Ghuthiya - Namkum, Ranchi

Ghuthiya is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Sodag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuthiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuthiya is 373980. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.31 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Ghuthiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghuthiya

According to the 2011 Census, Ghuthiya village had a total population of 610 people, including 293 males and 317 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.57%, with male literacy at 80.08% and female literacy at 56.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghuthiya

Ghuthiya 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 Ghuthiya

Ghuthiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Ghuthiya is about 27 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 Ghuthiya

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

Health Facilities in Ghuthiya

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

FAQs about Ghuthiya