Gathgaon - Mahuadanr, Latehar

Gathgaon is a village situated in the Mahuadanr subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuadanr and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chatakpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gathgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gathgaon is 367066. The village covers a total geographical area of 566 hectares and falls under the 822119 pincode.

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

Population of Gathgaon

As per Census 2011, Gathgaon village has a total population of 1,465 people, consisting of 777 males and 688 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 865 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,032 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,465777688
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217117100
Scheduled Castes (SC)492425
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,032555477
Literate Population865523342
Illiterate Population600254346

Nearby Villages of Gathgaon

Gathgaon 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)
JaipurNorth-West1.32 km
ChainpurSouth-East1.54 km
ChatakpurNorth-West2.01 km
JangisiSouth-East2.67 km
SemarburhniNorth-East2.72 km
Hami KhasSouth-West2.90 km
AhirpurwaEast2.92 km
SugiSouth-East3.31 km
UrumbiNorth-West3.79 km
KhajurtolaNorth4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gathgaon

Gathgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Gathgaon is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gathgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gathgaon

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

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

FAQs about Gathgaon

Where is Gathgaon located?

Gathgaon village is located in Mahuadanr Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gathgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Gathgaon is Chatakpur.

What is the pincode of Gathgaon?

The pincode of Gathgaon is 822119.

What is the population of Gathgaon?

Gathgaon has a total population of 1,465, including 777 males and 688 females.

How many households are there in Gathgaon?

There are 255 households in Gathgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Gathgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gathgaon is 59.04%. Male literacy is 67.31% and female literacy is 49.71%.