Gaighat Village Overview
Gaighat is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 38 km from Chatra district headquarters. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tilhet is the Gram Panchayat for Gaighat village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gaighat village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaighat is 348131. The village covers a geographical area of 186 hectares and has a pincode of 825401. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Gaighat
Population & Demographics of Gaighat
This section provides population and demographic details of Gaighat village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 673 | 357 | 316 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 144 | 80 | 64 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 437 | 232 | 205 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 247 | 148 | 99 |
| Illiterate Population | 426 | 209 | 217 |
Key population details of Gaighat village are given below:
- Gaighat village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 673, including approximately 357 males and 316 females, with a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 437 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gaighat village is low, with a literacy rate of about 36.70%.
- There are around 109 households in Gaighat village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gaighat
Transport facilities help residents of Gaighat village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gaighat
The following villages are located close to Gaighat and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaighat
- Where is Gaighat located?
- Gaighat village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gaighat?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gaighat is Tilhet (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gaighat?
- The pincode of Gaighat is 825401.
- What is the population of Gaighat?
- Gaighat has a total population of 673, including 357 males and 316 females.
- How many households are there in Gaighat?
- There are 109 households in Gaighat.
- What is the literacy rate in Gaighat?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaighat is 36.70%. Male literacy is 41.46% and female literacy is 31.33%.