Gopalganj - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Gopalganj is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nirsa and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Dewiyana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalganj is 362071. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.09 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Chirkundi is the nearest town.

Gopalganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nirsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalganj

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalganj village had a total population of 1,113 people, including 559 males and 554 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.22%, with male literacy at 68.94% and female literacy at 45.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalganj

Gopalganj 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 Gopalganj

Gopalganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalubathan, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Gopalganj

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

FAQs about Gopalganj