Koar - Gawan, Giridih

Koar 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 85 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Sairuwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koar is 350224. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.87 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Koar 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 Koar

As per Census 2011, Koar village has a total population of 54 people, consisting of 27 males and 27 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 25 literate and 29 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population542727
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523
Literate Population251510
Illiterate Population291217

Nearby Villages of Koar

Koar 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)
SemrapatalEast0.45 km
DabarNorth-West0.71 km
SeruwaEast1.26 km
KarmatanrSouth-West1.39 km
KurchiSouth-East1.61 km
BendroSouth1.73 km
BagdedihWest1.75 km
JhajhaSouth-East2.15 km
PatnaNorth-West2.36 km
CherwaEast2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Koar. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Koar 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 Koar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Koar 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 Koar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Koar

Where is Koar located?

Koar village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koar?

The Gram Panchayat of Koar is Sairuwa.

What is the pincode of Koar?

The pincode of Koar is 815313.

What is the population of Koar?

Koar has a total population of 54, including 27 males and 27 females.

How many households are there in Koar?

There are 5 households in Koar.

What is the literacy rate in Koar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koar is 46.30%. Male literacy is 55.56% and female literacy is 37.04%.