Galalong - Karra, Khunti

Galalong is a village situated in the Karra subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karra and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Khunti. Hakajang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galalong village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galalong is 374857. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Galalong

According to the 2011 Census, Galalong village had a total population of 156 people, including 91 males and 65 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 714 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.21%, with male literacy at 59.46% and female literacy at 29.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Galalong

Galalong 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 Galalong

Galalong is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lodhma, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khunti to Galalong is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galalong

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

Health Facilities in Galalong

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

FAQs about Galalong