Khudwatari - Gawan, Giridih
Khudwatari is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Sankh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khudwatari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khudwatari is 350253. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.6 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.
Khudwatari 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 Khudwatari
Khudwatari 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Kumhiatari | North | 0.30 km |
| Dharbe | North-East | 0.79 km |
| Konarbank | North | 1.03 km |
| Katjhari | South-West | 1.30 km |
| Bhikhi | North-West | 1.33 km |
| Palma | South-East | 2.15 km |
| Jagtara | North | 2.40 km |
| Kusumai | East | 2.49 km |
| Khaonahar | West | 2.51 km |
| Khandaut | North | 2.57 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khudwatari
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khudwatari. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Giridih to Khudwatari is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khudwatari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khudwatari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Khudwatari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khudwatari 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 >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khudwatari
Where is Khudwatari located?
Khudwatari village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khudwatari?
The Gram Panchayat of Khudwatari is Sankh.
What is the pincode of Khudwatari?
The pincode of Khudwatari is 815313.