Duthu - Bhandaria, Garhwa
Duthu is a village situated in the Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandaria and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Gadhwa. Bijka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duthu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Duthu is 347980. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 822111 pincode. Daltanganj is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Duthu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daltonganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palamau Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Duthu
Duthu 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Arar | South-East | 2.84 km |
| Bijka | North-West | 3.22 km |
| Parro | South | 3.97 km |
| Kurun | North-East | 4.86 km |
| Lidki | South-West | 4.92 km |
| Mandal | South-East | 6.34 km |
| Tatha Alias Balbal | East | 6.57 km |
| Chapalsi | North | 7.32 km |
| Bhajna | South | 7.61 km |
| Harta | North | 7.92 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Duthu
The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daltanganj to Duthu is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadhwa to Duthu is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Duthu
Where is Duthu located?
Duthu village is located in Bhandaria Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Duthu?
The Gram Panchayat of Duthu is Bijka.
What is the pincode of Duthu?
The pincode of Duthu is 822111.