Gangsagar - Mahagama, Godda

Gangsagar is a village situated in the Mahagama subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagama and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Godda.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangsagar is 356755. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.3 hectares and falls under the 814155 pincode.

Gangsagar is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahagama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Godda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangsagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gangsagar village had a total population of 438 people, including 236 males and 202 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.27%, with male literacy at 92.12% and female literacy at 81.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangsagar

Gangsagar 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 Gangsagar

The nearest railway station is Ekchari, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Godda to Gangsagar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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