Gharbar - Baliapur, Dhanbad

Gharbar is a village situated in the Baliapur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliapur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Gharbar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharbar is 361921. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 828201 pincode.

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

Population of Gharbar

According to the 2011 Census, Gharbar village had a total population of 2,171 people, including 1,134 males and 1,037 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.63%, with male literacy at 77.83% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 831, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharbar

Gharbar 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 Gharbar

Gharbar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindri Town, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Gharbar is about 28 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 Gharbar

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

Health Facilities in Gharbar

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

FAQs about Gharbar