Gegda - Patratu, Ramgarh

Gegda is a village situated in the Patratu subdivision of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramgarh,patratu and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ramgarh. Labga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gegda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gegda is 368960. The village covers a total geographical area of 386 hectares and falls under the 829143 pincode.

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

Population of Gegda

According to the 2011 Census, Gegda village had a total population of 1,868 people, including 1,011 males and 857 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.50%, with male literacy at 88.75% and female literacy at 61.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 819.

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

Nearby Villages of Gegda

Gegda 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 Gegda

Public transport in the Gegda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patratu, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramgarh to Gegda is about 30 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 Gegda

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

Health Facilities in Gegda

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

FAQs about Gegda