Pathar - Gawan, Giridih
Pathar is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Malda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathar is 350278. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.89 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.
Pathar 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 Pathar
Pathar 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaddar | North | 0.81 km |
| Malda | South | 0.98 km |
| Darbedih | North-East | 1.00 km |
| Godheya | North-West | 1.29 km |
| Sitochak | East | 1.77 km |
| Barme | West | 1.86 km |
| Gounrha | South-East | 1.89 km |
| Bhojraidih | North-West | 1.91 km |
| Koni | North-East | 1.93 km |
| Maharko | South | 2.04 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pathar
The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Giridih to Pathar is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Pathar
Where is Pathar located?
Pathar village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pathar?
The Gram Panchayat of Pathar is Malda.
What is the pincode of Pathar?
The pincode of Pathar is 815313.