Chongakhar Village Overview
Chongakhar is a village in Birni tehsil of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It lies about 20 km from Birni tehsil headquarters and around 62 km from Giridih district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chongakhar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chongakhar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chongakhar is 352342. The village covers a geographical area of 383 hectares and has a pincode of 825324. Giridih is the nearest town.
Chongakhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagodar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chongakhar
Population & Demographics of Chongakhar
This section provides population and demographic details of Chongakhar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,973 | 1,015 | 958 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 300 | 157 | 143 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 499 | 261 | 238 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 917 | 590 | 327 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,056 | 425 | 631 |
Key population details of Chongakhar village are given below:
- Chongakhar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,973, including approximately 1,015 males and 958 females, with a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 499 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chongakhar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 46.48%.
- There are around 334 households in Chongakhar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chongakhar
Transport facilities help residents of Chongakhar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chongakhar
The following villages are located close to Chongakhar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chongakhar
- Where is Chongakhar located?
- Chongakhar village is located in Birni Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chongakhar?
- Chongakhar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chongakhar?
- The pincode of Chongakhar is 825324.
- What is the population of Chongakhar?
- Chongakhar has a total population of 1,973, including 1,015 males and 958 females.
- How many households are there in Chongakhar?
- There are 334 households in Chongakhar.
- What is the literacy rate in Chongakhar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chongakhar is 46.48%. Male literacy is 58.13% and female literacy is 34.13%.