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 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 Bhelatand

As per Census 2011, Bhelatand village has a total population of 1,486 people, consisting of 734 males and 752 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 205 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 880 literate and 606 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,486734752
Child Population (0–6 yrs)205101104
Scheduled Castes (SC)19089101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)893950
Literate Population880549331
Illiterate Population606185421

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhoramurgaSouth-East1.73 km
GahiraNorth1.86 km
MorangaWest1.87 km
PhaphuadiNorth-East2.04 km
Chak ChirobadSouth-West2.41 km
DeuliNorth-West2.41 km
ParasiSouth-East2.84 km
KharkabadNorth-East3.00 km
Tola Deuli Alias BargidihNorth-West3.12 km
JargariWest3.36 km

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.

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 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Bhelatand

Where is Bhelatand located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bhelatand?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhelatand is Moranga.

What is the pincode of Bhelatand?

The pincode of Bhelatand is 828109.

What is the population of Bhelatand?

Bhelatand has a total population of 1,486, including 734 males and 752 females.

How many households are there in Bhelatand?

There are 322 households in Bhelatand.

What is the literacy rate in Bhelatand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhelatand is 59.22%. Male literacy is 74.80% and female literacy is 44.02%.