Gara - Pratappur, Chatra

Gara is a village situated in the Pratappur subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pratappur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chatra. Sijua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gara is 348436. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 825404 pincode.

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

Population of Gara

As per Census 2011, Gara village has a total population of 154 people, consisting of 82 males and 72 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 62 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1548272
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291613
Scheduled Castes (SC)623131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population623824
Illiterate Population924448

Nearby Villages of Gara

Gara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JharaSouth1.18 km
Mad KumaNorth1.19 km
LutuaNorth-East1.64 km
SalkhuaSouth-West1.70 km
KataunSouth-East1.81 km
DulibighaNorth-West1.88 km
KariharaNorth-West2.44 km
HarhadSouth-West2.46 km
NawadihSouth2.48 km
Balania KhejuriaNorth2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gara

Gara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Gara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gara

Where is Gara located?

Gara village is located in Pratappur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gara?

The Gram Panchayat of Gara is Sijua.

What is the pincode of Gara?

The pincode of Gara is 825404.

What is the population of Gara?

Gara has a total population of 154, including 82 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Gara?

There are 34 households in Gara.

What is the literacy rate in Gara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gara is 40.26%. Male literacy is 46.34% and female literacy is 33.33%.