Bhelatand - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Bhelatand is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Moranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelatand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelatand is 361828. The village covers a total geographical area of 445 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode.

Bhelatand 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 Bhelatand

According to the 2011 Census, Bhelatand village had a total population of 1,486 people, including 734 males and 752 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.70%, with male literacy at 86.73% and female literacy at 51.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelatand

Bhelatand 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 Bhelatand

Bhelatand 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 Chhota Ambana, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Bhelatand is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelatand

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

Health Facilities in Bhelatand

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

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