Chengadaha - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Chengadaha is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goibindpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Jamdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chengadaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chengadaha is 361752. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode.

Chengadaha 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 Chengadaha

As per Census 2011, Chengadaha village has a total population of 670 people, consisting of 337 males and 333 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 335 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population670337333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1145658
Scheduled Castes (SC)1195861
Scheduled Tribes (ST)335176159
Literate Population296195101
Illiterate Population374142232

Nearby Villages of Chengadaha

Chengadaha 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)
TekjoraEast0.97 km
GamhariatandWest1.08 km
KanchanpurSouth1.35 km
ChainpurNorth-West1.39 km
KotaldihNorth1.57 km
Baghmara KhurdSouth-West1.82 km
PhulraidihSouth-West2.11 km
KanhaidihNorth-East2.14 km
MurchatanrWest2.15 km
KubritanrNorth-West2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chengadaha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chengadaha. The nearest railway station is Dokra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Chengadaha is about 27 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 Chengadaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Chengadaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chengadaha 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Chengadaha

Where is Chengadaha located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chengadaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Chengadaha is Jamdiha.

What is the pincode of Chengadaha?

The pincode of Chengadaha is 828109.

What is the population of Chengadaha?

Chengadaha has a total population of 670, including 337 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Chengadaha?

There are 124 households in Chengadaha.

What is the literacy rate in Chengadaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chengadaha is 44.18%. Male literacy is 57.86% and female literacy is 30.33%.