Pawapur - Topchanchi, Dhanbad

Pawapur is a village situated in the Topchanchi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Topchanchi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Pawapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pawapur is 361297. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 828402 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Pawapur 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 Pawapur

As per Census 2011, Pawapur village has a total population of 2,027 people, consisting of 1,020 males and 1,007 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,042 literate and 985 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 263 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pawapur

Pawapur 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 Pawapur

Pawapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gomoh Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Pawapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pawapur

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

Health Facilities in Pawapur

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

FAQs about Pawapur