Ghosaldih - Purbi Tundi*, Dhanbad

Ghosaldih is a village situated in the Purbi Tundi* subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purbi Tundi* and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghosaldih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosaldih is 361271. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.53 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Ghosaldih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghosaldih

As per Census 2011, Ghosaldih village has a total population of 544 people, consisting of 280 males and 264 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 307 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosaldih

Ghosaldih 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 Ghosaldih

Public transport in the Ghosaldih is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaseetar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghosaldih

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

FAQs about Ghosaldih