Gawanpur

Gawanpur is a village located in Chandwara subdivision of Kodarma district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Chandwara (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Koderma. As per 2009 stats, Kanko is the gram panchayat of Gawanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gawanpur unique in its vibrant Chandwara-Kodarma region. You’ll see Gawanpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gawanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gawanpur is 350082. The village spans a total geographical area of 29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825409. Jhumri Tilaiya is nearest town to Gawanpur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gawanpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Barkatha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gawanpur

Population of Gawanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gawanpur has a total population of about 391, with approximately 219 males and 172 females. The sex ratio is around 785 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.82%, with male literacy at about 74.43% and female literacy near 38.95%. There are around 73 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gawanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gawanpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gawanpur. As per the 2011 stats, Gawanpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gawanpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Gawanpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gawanpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gawanpur