Side - Chinia, Garhwa

Side is a village situated in the Chinia subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chinia and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Beta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Side village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Side is 347612. The village covers a total geographical area of 1144.26 hectares and falls under the 822114 pincode.

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

Population of Side

As per Census 2011, Side village has a total population of 412 people, consisting of 210 males and 202 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 128 literate and 284 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population412210202
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1024755
Scheduled Tribes (ST)284147137
Literate Population1288444
Illiterate Population284126158

Nearby Villages of Side

Side 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)
LehdaEast2.83 km
PuregaraWest2.90 km
PalheNorth-West3.25 km
GangudihSouth3.26 km
JunSouth-West3.77 km
Besri Khari Alias BesriWest3.82 km
SalwahiWest4.42 km
ParagwalSouth-West4.79 km
Hetar KhurdNorth-East5.03 km
DaldaliaSouth5.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Side

Public transport in the Side is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meralgram, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Side is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Side

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

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

Health Facilities in Side

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Side

Where is Side located?

Side village is located in Chinia Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Side?

The Gram Panchayat of Side is Beta.

What is the pincode of Side?

The pincode of Side is 822114.

What is the population of Side?

Side has a total population of 412, including 210 males and 202 females.

How many households are there in Side?

There are 76 households in Side.

What is the literacy rate in Side?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Side is 31.07%. Male literacy is 40.00% and female literacy is 21.78%.