Loriyatand - Gawan, Giridih

Loriyatand is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Amtaro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loriyatand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loriyatand is 350332. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.22 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Loriyatand 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 Loriyatand

According to the 2011 Census, Loriyatand village had a total population of 203 people, including 106 males and 97 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.17%, with male literacy at 54.22% and female literacy at 33.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Loriyatand

Loriyatand 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 Loriyatand

Loriyatand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Loriyatand

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

FAQs about Loriyatand