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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gamtaria village had a total population of 1,399 people, including 742 males and 657 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.50%, with male literacy at 70.79% and female literacy at 39.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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