Gothani

Gothani is a village located in Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Bhandaria (tehsildar office) and 81km away from district headquarter Garhwa. As per 2009 stats, Paraswar is the gram panchayat of Gothani village.

Here you can discover what makes Gothani unique in its vibrant Bhandaria-Garhwa region. You’ll see Gothani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gothani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gothani is 347999. The village spans a total geographical area of 192 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822125. Garhwa is nearest town to Gothani village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gothani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Daltonganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Palamau Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gothani

Population of Gothani

According to the 2011 Census, Gothani has a total population of about 935, with approximately 478 males and 457 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 152 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 61 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 690. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.38%, with male literacy at about 71.76% and female literacy near 62.80%. There are around 178 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gothani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gothani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gothani. As per the 2011 stats, Gothani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gothani

Knowing the nearby villages of Gothani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gothani.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gothani