Ghonghabad - Bengabad, Giridih
Ghonghabad is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengabad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Harila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghonghabad village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghonghabad is 351511. The village covers a total geographical area of 10 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.
Ghonghabad 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.
Nearby Villages of Ghonghabad
Ghonghabad 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kadampur | South | 0.35 km |
| Jhabdatanr | East | 0.70 km |
| Chirudih | North | 0.77 km |
| Gambharia | North-West | 1.05 km |
| Harila | South | 1.23 km |
| Mahdadih | West | 1.28 km |
| Sonardih | North | 1.57 km |
| Gobridih | South-East | 1.88 km |
| Burhiabad | South | 2.00 km |
| Ojhadih | West | 2.07 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ghonghabad
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghonghabad. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Ghonghabad is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ghonghabad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghonghabad village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Ghonghabad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghonghabad village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ghonghabad
Where is Ghonghabad located?
Ghonghabad village is located in Bengabad Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghonghabad?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghonghabad is Harila.
What is the pincode of Ghonghabad?
The pincode of Ghonghabad is 815312.