Kumhaina - Gawan, Giridih

Kumhaina is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Amtaro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumhaina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumhaina is 350205. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Kumhaina 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 Kumhaina

According to the 2011 Census, Kumhaina village had a total population of 614 people, including 337 males and 277 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.56%, with male literacy at 84.98% and female literacy at 62.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kumhaina

Kumhaina 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kumhaina

Kumhaina is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Kumhaina is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumhaina

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kumhaina village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kumhaina

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

FAQs about Kumhaina