Gamhariadih - Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha*, Palamu

Gamhariadih is a village situated in the Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatarpur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Medininagar (daltonganj). Karkata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamhariadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhariadih is 365640. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 822113 pincode.

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

Population of Gamhariadih

As per Census 2011, Gamhariadih village has a total population of 1,339 people, consisting of 715 males and 624 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 411 literate and 928 illiterate residents. Additionally, 710 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 559 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,339715624
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284161123
Scheduled Castes (SC)710383327
Scheduled Tribes (ST)559296263
Literate Population411257154
Illiterate Population928458470

Nearby Villages of Gamhariadih

Gamhariadih 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)
AmolaEast1.41 km
SaraidihWest2.91 km
BirhordihNorth-West2.96 km
DagraEast3.49 km
Barwadih Alias KoshiaraNorth3.61 km
Hulsi KalanSouth-West4.11 km
KhararNorth4.41 km
Hulsi KhurdSouth-West4.42 km
GansaNorth-East4.66 km
Anata KalanEast4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gamhariadih

Public transport in the Gamhariadih is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajri, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medininagar (daltonganj) to Gamhariadih is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamhariadih

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

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

Health Facilities in Gamhariadih

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

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

FAQs about Gamhariadih

Where is Gamhariadih located?

Gamhariadih village is located in Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gamhariadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Gamhariadih is Karkata.

What is the pincode of Gamhariadih?

The pincode of Gamhariadih is 822113.

What is the population of Gamhariadih?

Gamhariadih has a total population of 1,339, including 715 males and 624 females.

How many households are there in Gamhariadih?

There are 248 households in Gamhariadih.

What is the literacy rate in Gamhariadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gamhariadih is 30.69%. Male literacy is 35.94% and female literacy is 24.68%.