Goindi - Tarhasi, Palamu

Goindi is a village situated in the Tarhasi subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Modininagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Medininagar (daltonganj). Goindi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goindi is 366226. The village covers a total geographical area of 1290.96 hectares and falls under the 822122 pincode.

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

Population of Goindi

As per Census 2011, Goindi village has a total population of 2,780 people, consisting of 1,429 males and 1,351 females. The village has 571 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 440 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,179 literate and 1,601 illiterate residents. Additionally, 903 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 811 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7801,4291,351
Child Population (0–6 yrs)440222218
Scheduled Castes (SC)903458445
Scheduled Tribes (ST)811412399
Literate Population1,179727452
Illiterate Population1,601702899

Nearby Villages of Goindi

Goindi 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)
KutilEast2.64 km
DurgiSouth2.66 km
Chiri KhurdWest2.86 km
DemugaraSouth-West2.87 km
SildagNorth-West2.93 km
GaroNorth3.07 km
BaskatiaNorth-West3.48 km
BaghautaNorth-East3.50 km
JhumriSouth-West3.52 km
AraSouth-West3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Goindi

Goindi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medininagar (daltonganj) to Goindi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goindi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Goindi

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

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

FAQs about Goindi

Where is Goindi located?

Goindi village is located in Tarhasi Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Goindi?

Goindi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Goindi?

The pincode of Goindi is 822122.

What is the population of Goindi?

Goindi has a total population of 2,780, including 1,429 males and 1,351 females.

How many households are there in Goindi?

There are 571 households in Goindi.

What is the literacy rate in Goindi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goindi is 42.41%. Male literacy is 50.87% and female literacy is 33.46%.