Goradangal Village Overview
Goradangal is a village in Shikaripara tehsil of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It lies about 16 km from Shikaripura tehsil headquarters and around 13 km from Dumka district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gandrakpur is the Gram Panchayat for Goradangal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Goradangal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Goradangal is 370822. The village covers a geographical area of 139.44 hectares and has a pincode of 814119. Shikaripara is the nearest town.
Location Map of Goradangal
Population & Demographics of Goradangal
This section provides population and demographic details of Goradangal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 413 | 199 | 214 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 78 | 34 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 308 | 145 | 163 |
| Literate Population | 186 | 117 | 69 |
| Illiterate Population | 227 | 82 | 145 |
Key population details of Goradangal village are given below:
- Goradangal village is a small village with a total population of around 413, including approximately 199 males and 214 females, with a sex ratio of 1075 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 20 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 308 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Goradangal village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 45.04%.
- There are around 92 households in Goradangal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Goradangal
Transport facilities help residents of Goradangal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Goradangal
The following villages are located close to Goradangal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Goradangal
- Where is Goradangal located?
- Goradangal village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Goradangal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Goradangal is Gandrakpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Goradangal?
- The pincode of Goradangal is 814119.
- What is the population of Goradangal?
- Goradangal has a total population of 413, including 199 males and 214 females.
- How many households are there in Goradangal?
- There are 92 households in Goradangal.
- What is the literacy rate in Goradangal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goradangal is 45.04%. Male literacy is 58.79% and female literacy is 32.24%.