Gaira - Barkatha, Hazaribagh

Gaira is a village situated in the Barkatha subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barkatha and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Gainda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaira is 368291. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 825323 pincode.

Gaira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gaira

As per Census 2011, Gaira village has a total population of 3,636 people, consisting of 1,897 males and 1,739 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 619 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,170 literate and 1,466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 630 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6361,8971,739
Child Population (0–6 yrs)619320299
Scheduled Castes (SC)630325305
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,1701,367803
Illiterate Population1,466530936

Nearby Villages of Gaira

Gaira 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)
TurukbadWest1.38 km
PandnaSouth1.68 km
BerokhurdSouth-East1.69 km
BasramoNorth-East1.91 km
DhorhiaSouth2.34 km
BanpuraNorth2.56 km
KurchunoSouth-East2.70 km
ChuglamoNorth2.96 km
KhurdjawarNorth-West3.13 km
ChhahariaonEast3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaira

Gaira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarmatanr, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Gaira is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gaira

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

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

FAQs about Gaira

Where is Gaira located?

Gaira village is located in Barkatha Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaira?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaira is Gainda.

What is the pincode of Gaira?

The pincode of Gaira is 825323.

What is the population of Gaira?

Gaira has a total population of 3,636, including 1,897 males and 1,739 females.

How many households are there in Gaira?

There are 576 households in Gaira.

What is the literacy rate in Gaira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaira is 59.68%. Male literacy is 72.06% and female literacy is 46.18%.