Ghailapathar - Shikaripara, Dumka

Ghailapathar is a village situated in the Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikaripura and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Sonadhab serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghailapathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghailapathar is 370893. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 816118 pincode.

Ghailapathar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghailapathar

As per Census 2011, Ghailapathar village has a total population of 244 people, consisting of 123 males and 121 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 130 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population244123121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472621
Scheduled Tribes (ST)244123121
Literate Population1308149
Illiterate Population1144272

Nearby Villages of Ghailapathar

Ghailapathar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SulungaSouth-West0.91 km
BarajpurWest1.27 km
KusbanaNorth1.33 km
KarakataEast1.41 km
DharampurSouth-East1.61 km
AmraparaSouth-West1.72 km
KrishnapurSouth-East2.16 km
SundarpalanNorth-West2.28 km
KalaibariSouth-West2.33 km
KhejuriaEast2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghailapathar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ghailapathar. The nearest railway station is Dumka, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Ghailapathar is about 30 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 Ghailapathar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ghailapathar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghailapathar

Where is Ghailapathar located?

Ghailapathar village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghailapathar?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghailapathar is Sonadhab.

What is the pincode of Ghailapathar?

The pincode of Ghailapathar is 816118.

What is the population of Ghailapathar?

Ghailapathar has a total population of 244, including 123 males and 121 females.

How many households are there in Ghailapathar?

There are 47 households in Ghailapathar.

What is the literacy rate in Ghailapathar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghailapathar is 53.28%. Male literacy is 65.85% and female literacy is 40.50%.