Makrakalapathar - Ghatshila, East Singhbum

Makrakalapathar is a village situated in the Ghatshila subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from Ghatshila and around 60 km from Jamshedpur. Kalchiti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makrakalapathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Makrakalapathar is 363536. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 832303 pincode. Jamshedpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Makrakalapathar

As per Census 2011, Makrakalapathar village has a total population of 116 people, consisting of 56 males and 60 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 42 literate and 74 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1165660
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251015
Scheduled Tribes (ST)803842
Literate Population422715
Illiterate Population742945

Nearby Villages of Makrakalapathar

Makrakalapathar 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)
RaghunathpurSouth-East1.22 km
HiraganjNorth-West1.25 km
EdalberaNorth1.43 km
ChapriEast1.57 km
Pathargora Alias BhitargarhNorth-West1.96 km
PurnapaniSouth-West2.22 km
KharikasholNorth-East2.58 km
DhanbaniSouth-West2.64 km
MurhakatiEast2.67 km
BaghmuriNorth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Makrakalapathar

Makrakalapathar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghatsila, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamshedpur to Makrakalapathar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Makrakalapathar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Makrakalapathar

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

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

FAQs about Makrakalapathar

Where is Makrakalapathar located?

Makrakalapathar village is located in Ghatshila Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Makrakalapathar?

The Gram Panchayat of Makrakalapathar is Kalchiti.

What is the pincode of Makrakalapathar?

The pincode of Makrakalapathar is 832303.

What is the population of Makrakalapathar?

Makrakalapathar has a total population of 116, including 56 males and 60 females.

How many households are there in Makrakalapathar?

There are 19 households in Makrakalapathar.

What is the literacy rate in Makrakalapathar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makrakalapathar is 36.21%. Male literacy is 48.21% and female literacy is 25.00%.