Gandar

Gandar is a village located in Sono subdivision of Jamui district in Bihar, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Sono (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Jamui. As per 2009 stats, Gandar village is also a gram panchayat.

Gandar has its own place in the vibrant Jamui region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gandar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandar is 259413. The village spans a total geographical area of 458 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 811308. Jhajha is nearest town to Gandar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Gandar

Below is a concise population overview of Gandar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,486 2,300 2,186
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 837 406 431
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,030 533 497
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 2,131 1,390 741
Illiterate Population 2,355 910 1,445

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gandar village:

  • The total population of Gandar village is around 4,486, including approximately 2,300 males and 2,186 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 837 children aged 0–6 years in Gandar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gandar village has 1,030 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gandar village is about 47.50%, with male literacy at 60.43% and female literacy at 33.90%.
  • There are around 716 households in Gandar village.

Connectivity of Gandar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gandar. As per the 2011 stats, Gandar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gandar

Knowing the nearby villages of Gandar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gandar.

Tola Bandarmara Tola Thelpathar Tola Akonwatanr Tola Botbaria Tola Lakhanpur Tola Dahiari Tola Kurawa Tola Gidhadih Tola Teliadesh Tola Karyasair Tola Itwa

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandar

Where is Gandar located?
Gandar village is situated in Sono Subdivision, within the Jamui district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gandar?
Gandar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Gandar?
The pincode of Gandar is 811308, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gandar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gandar is 4,486, with 2,300 males and 2,186 females.
How many households are there in Gandar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gandar village has a total of 716 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gandar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gandar is 47.50%. The male literacy rate is 60.43%, while the female literacy rate is 33.90%.