Gagi - Peterwar, Bokaro

Gagi is a village situated in the Peterwar subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peterwar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Bundu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gagi is 362443. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.79 hectares and falls under the 829121 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town.

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

Population of Gagi

According to the 2011 Census, Gagi village had a total population of 2,667 people, including 1,385 males and 1,282 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.30%, with male literacy at 91.28% and female literacy at 74.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Gagi

Gagi 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 Gagi

Gagi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harubera, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Gagi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gagi

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

Health Facilities in Gagi

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

FAQs about Gagi