Loharpura - Gawan, Giridih
Loharpura is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Malda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loharpura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Loharpura is 350264. The village covers a total geographical area of 7.11 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.
Loharpura 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 Loharpura
As per Census 2011, Loharpura village has a total population of 320 people, consisting of 158 males and 162 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 93 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Loharpura are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 320 | 158 | 162 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 88 | 40 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 240 | 116 | 124 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 93 | 60 | 33 |
| Illiterate Population | 227 | 98 | 129 |
Nearby Villages of Loharpura
Loharpura 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 Loharpura
Loharpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Loharpura is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Loharpura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Loharpura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Loharpura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Loharpura 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 >10 km |
FAQs about Loharpura
Where is Loharpura located?
Loharpura village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Loharpura?
The Gram Panchayat of Loharpura is Malda.
What is the pincode of Loharpura?
The pincode of Loharpura is 815313.
What is the population of Loharpura?
Loharpura has a total population of 320, including 158 males and 162 females.
How many households are there in Loharpura?
There are 44 households in Loharpura.
What is the literacy rate in Loharpura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Loharpura is 29.06%. Male literacy is 37.97% and female literacy is 20.37%.