Gatshand - Baharagora, East Singhbum
Gatshand is a village situated in the Baharagora subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from Baragora and around 96 km from Jamshedpur. Saakra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatshand village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatshand is 364838. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.75 hectares and falls under the 832101 pincode.
Gatshand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Gatshand
Gatshand 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bela | North | 0.66 km |
| Baghrui | South-East | 0.71 km |
| Ghat Dubrajpur | North-West | 0.96 km |
| Jarliya | South-West | 1.12 km |
| Jamira | South-West | 1.31 km |
| Panuadih Bankati | North-West | 1.36 km |
| Bhandariguru | North-East | 1.39 km |
| Siyarya | East | 1.41 km |
| Jugalshalbani | South-East | 1.42 km |
| Nekra Kandan | West | 1.44 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gatshand
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gatshand. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamshedpur to Gatshand is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gatshand
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gatshand village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gatshand
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gatshand village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gatshand
Where is Gatshand located?
Gatshand village is located in Baharagora Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gatshand?
The Gram Panchayat of Gatshand is Saakra.
What is the pincode of Gatshand?
The pincode of Gatshand is 832101.