Gamtaria - Bengabad, Giridih

Gamtaria is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Giridih, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Telonari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamtaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamtaria is 351704. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 815316 pincode.

Gamtaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gamtaria

As per Census 2011, Gamtaria village has a total population of 1,399 people, consisting of 742 males and 657 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 626 literate and 773 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamtaria

Gamtaria 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gamtaria

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gamtaria. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Gamtaria is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamtaria

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

Health Facilities in Gamtaria

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

FAQs about Gamtaria