Hanjara - Kamdara, Gumla

Hanjara is a village situated in the Kamdara subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. Sarita serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanjara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanjara is 375815. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 835325 pincode.

Hanjara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sisai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hanjara

As per Census 2011, Hanjara village has a total population of 266 people, consisting of 132 males and 134 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 231 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hanjara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population266132134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331518
Scheduled Castes (SC)1468
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231115116
Literate Population19710592
Illiterate Population692742

Nearby Villages of Hanjara

Hanjara 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BamandihNorth1.59 km
PakraSouth-East1.78 km
SalegutuSouth-West2.45 km
Buruhatu Alias Pahargaon AliEast2.58 km
KamtaNorth-West2.89 km
GaraiNorth-West3.63 km
BikmaWest3.73 km
SuruaSouth3.83 km
KorekeraNorth4.22 km
BarkoiliSouth-West4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanjara

Hanjara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pakra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Hanjara is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanjara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hanjara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hanjara

Where is Hanjara located?

Hanjara village is located in Kamdara Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hanjara?

The Gram Panchayat of Hanjara is Sarita.

What is the pincode of Hanjara?

The pincode of Hanjara is 835325.

What is the population of Hanjara?

Hanjara has a total population of 266, including 132 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Hanjara?

There are 47 households in Hanjara.

What is the literacy rate in Hanjara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanjara is 74.06%. Male literacy is 79.55% and female literacy is 68.66%.