Moratand - Dhanwar, Giridih

Moratand is a village situated in the Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 205 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jharkhand and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Bodgo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moratand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moratand is 351013. The village covers a total geographical area of 33 hectares and falls under the 825418 pincode.

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

Nearby Villages of Moratand

Moratand 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)
KoldihaSouth0.51 km
EkdarwaNorth1.19 km
BenusaranSouth-East1.90 km
KhairidihNorth2.02 km
NawagarhWest2.13 km
KhesrambaNorth-East2.15 km
JolhabadSouth-West2.16 km
DharampurNorth-West2.32 km
HemrodihEast2.50 km
KatharatandSouth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Moratand

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Moratand. The nearest railway station is Dasara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Moratand is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moratand

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Moratand

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Moratand 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Moratand

Where is Moratand located?

Moratand village is located in Dhanwar Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Moratand?

The Gram Panchayat of Moratand is Bodgo.

What is the pincode of Moratand?

The pincode of Moratand is 825418.