Gounrha - Gawan, Giridih
Gounrha is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 98.5 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Malda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gounrha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gounrha is 350263. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.35 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town, located about 98.5 km away.
Gounrha 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 Gounrha
Gounrha 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Badidih | South-East | 0.70 km |
| Maharko | South-West | 1.08 km |
| Malda | West | 1.25 km |
| Khakhaswakoni | South | 1.59 km |
| Nagwan | North-East | 1.61 km |
| Aragaro | South-West | 1.64 km |
| Patna | East | 1.66 km |
| Pathar | North-West | 1.89 km |
| Jogiyamaran | South | 1.93 km |
| Sitochak | North | 1.93 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gounrha
Public transport in the Gounrha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 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 Gounrha is about 98.5 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gounrha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gounrha 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 Gounrha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gounrha 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Gounrha
Where is Gounrha located?
Gounrha village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gounrha?
The Gram Panchayat of Gounrha is Malda.
What is the pincode of Gounrha?
The pincode of Gounrha is 815313.