Gajkunda

Gajkunda is a village located in Gande subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Gande (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Galkunda is the gram panchayat of Gajkunda village.

Here you can discover what makes Gajkunda unique in its vibrant Gande-Giridih region. You’ll see Gajkunda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gajkunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gajkunda is 351907. The village spans a total geographical area of 161 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 815312. Giridih is nearest town to Gajkunda village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gajkunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gajkunda

Population of Gajkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Gajkunda has a total population of about 2,090, with approximately 1,093 males and 997 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 546 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 48 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 20. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.15%, with male literacy at about 51.42% and female literacy near 32.00%. There are around 277 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gajkunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gajkunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gajkunda. As per the 2011 stats, Gajkunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gajkunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Gajkunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gajkunda.

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