Panchrukhi - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Panchrukhi is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Bariyo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchrukhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchrukhi is 361760. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode. Gobindpur is the nearest town.

Panchrukhi 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 Panchrukhi

According to the 2011 Census, Panchrukhi village had a total population of 357 people, including 180 males and 177 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.22%, with male literacy at 54.79% and female literacy at 28.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchrukhi

Panchrukhi 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 Panchrukhi

Panchrukhi 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 8.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Panchrukhi is about 30 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 Panchrukhi

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

Health Facilities in Panchrukhi

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

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