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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Gopalganj village has a total population of 1,113 people, consisting of 559 males and 554 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 547 literate and 566 illiterate residents. Additionally, 492 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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