Gangta - Kharagpur, Munger

Gangta is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Gangta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangta is 243048. The village covers a total geographical area of 1773 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gangta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jamui Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangta

According to the 2011 Census, Gangta village had a total population of 4,366 people, including 2,320 males and 2,046 females, living in 938 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.44%, with male literacy at 76.73% and female literacy at 50.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangta

Gangta 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 Gangta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gangta. The nearest railway station is Chaura, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Gangta is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Gangta is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangta

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

Health Facilities in Gangta

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

FAQs about Gangta