Ganro - Bengabad, Giridih

Ganro is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengabad and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Genro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganro is 351585. The village covers a total geographical area of 702 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.

Ganro 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 Ganro

According to the 2011 Census, Ganro village had a total population of 2,183 people, including 1,133 males and 1,050 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.40%, with male literacy at 60.45% and female literacy at 32.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 510.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1831,1331,050
Child Population (0–6 yrs)430200230
Scheduled Castes (SC)754233
Scheduled Tribes (ST)510240270
Literate Population831564267
Illiterate Population1,352569783

Nearby Villages of Ganro

Ganro 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)
LodhratariNorth2.11 km
KumhariaSouth2.35 km
SathibadSouth-West2.46 km
SiriNorth-East2.63 km
MohanadihEast3.25 km
KatghariSouth3.28 km
LuppiNorth-West3.51 km
JitpurEast3.65 km
Narha SimarNorth-East3.68 km
BathanbariSouth-West3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganro

Ganro is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Krishna Ballabh, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Ganro is about 25 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 Ganro

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

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

Health Facilities in Ganro

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

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

FAQs about Ganro

Where is Ganro located?

Ganro village is located in Bengabad Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ganro?

The Gram Panchayat of Ganro is Genro.

What is the pincode of Ganro?

The pincode of Ganro is 815312.

What is the population of Ganro?

Ganro had a total population of 2,183, including 1,133 males and 1,050 females.

How many households are there in Ganro?

Ganro had 347 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ganro?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganro was 47.40%. Male literacy was 60.45% and female literacy was 32.56%.