Gandar - Sono, Jamui

Gandar is a village situated in the Sono subdivision of Jamui district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sono and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jamui. Gandar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandar is 259413. The village covers a total geographical area of 458 hectares and falls under the 811314 pincode. Jhajha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Gandar

According to the 2011 Census, Gandar village had a total population of 4,486 people, including 2,300 males and 2,186 females, living in 716 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.40%, with male literacy at 73.39% and female literacy at 42.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,030, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gandar

Gandar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gandar

Gandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajla, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhajha to Gandar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jamui to Gandar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gandar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gandar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gandar village are given below:

FAQs about Gandar