Gortopa - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Gortopa is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Gortopa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gortopa is 361794. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Gortopa 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 Gortopa

According to the 2011 Census, Gortopa village had a total population of 3,944 people, including 2,032 males and 1,912 females, living in 703 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.63%, with male literacy at 84.18% and female literacy at 60.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Gortopa

Gortopa 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 Gortopa

Gortopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pradhankhunta, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Gortopa is about 15 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 Gortopa

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

Health Facilities in Gortopa

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

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