Donosot - Gawan, Giridih
Donosot is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Gawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donosot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Donosot is 350210. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.87 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.
Donosot 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.
Population of Donosot
As per Census 2011, Donosot village has a total population of 365 people, consisting of 198 males and 167 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Donosot are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 365 | 198 | 167 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 30 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 83 | 42 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 243 | 156 | 87 |
| Illiterate Population | 122 | 42 | 80 |
Nearby Villages of Donosot
Donosot is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Donosot
Donosot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Donosot is about 84 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 Donosot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Donosot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Donosot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Donosot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Donosot
Where is Donosot located?
Donosot village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Donosot?
The Gram Panchayat of Donosot is Gawan.
What is the pincode of Donosot?
The pincode of Donosot is 815313.
What is the population of Donosot?
Donosot has a total population of 365, including 198 males and 167 females.
How many households are there in Donosot?
There are 59 households in Donosot.
What is the literacy rate in Donosot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Donosot is 66.58%. Male literacy is 78.79% and female literacy is 52.10%.