Ganeshpur - Topchanchi, Dhanbad

Ganeshpur is a village situated in the Topchanchi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Topchanchi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Madaidih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganeshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshpur is 361322. The village covers a total geographical area of 392 hectares and falls under the 828402 pincode.

Ganeshpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Ganeshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganeshpur village had a total population of 909 people, including 482 males and 427 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.18%, with male literacy at 75.18% and female literacy at 36.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur 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 Ganeshpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ganeshpur. The nearest railway station is Gomoh Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Ganeshpur is about 35 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 Ganeshpur

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

Health Facilities in Ganeshpur

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

FAQs about Ganeshpur