Baranawatanr - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Baranawatanr is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gonindpur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Bara Nawatand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baranawatanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranawatanr is 361784. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode.

Baranawatanr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Baranawatanr

As per Census 2011, Baranawatanr village has a total population of 2,418 people, consisting of 1,293 males and 1,125 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 407 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,486 literate and 932 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4181,2931,125
Child Population (0–6 yrs)407205202
Literate Population1,486953533
Illiterate Population932340592

Nearby Villages of Baranawatanr

Baranawatanr 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)
BandhdiNorth-East0.92 km
ParbatpurSouth-East0.93 km
ChaududiSouth-West1.28 km
AmaghataWest1.33 km
TilakraidiNorth1.63 km
GortopaSouth1.97 km
KurchiEast2.03 km
KistopurSouth-East2.33 km
KumardiNorth-East2.50 km
KangaloNorth-West2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baranawatanr

Baranawatanr is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dokra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Baranawatanr is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baranawatanr

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Baranawatanr

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

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

FAQs about Baranawatanr

Where is Baranawatanr located?

Baranawatanr village is located in Gobindpur Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baranawatanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Baranawatanr is Bara Nawatand.

What is the pincode of Baranawatanr?

The pincode of Baranawatanr is 828109.

What is the population of Baranawatanr?

Baranawatanr has a total population of 2,418, including 1,293 males and 1,125 females.

How many households are there in Baranawatanr?

There are 389 households in Baranawatanr.

What is the literacy rate in Baranawatanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baranawatanr is 61.46%. Male literacy is 73.70% and female literacy is 47.38%.