Gangia

Gangia is a village located in Adityapur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Gamharia (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Saraikela-kharswana. As per 2009 stats, Yashpur is the gram panchayat of Gangia village.

Here you can discover what makes Gangia unique in its vibrant Adityapur-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Gangia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gangia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gangia is 379174. The village spans a total geographical area of 73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832108. Adityapur is nearest town to Gangia village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gangia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Saraikella Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gangia

Population of Gangia

According to the 2011 Census, Gangia has a total population of about 788, with approximately 397 males and 391 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 98 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 361 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 211. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.74%, with male literacy at about 77.58% and female literacy near 53.71%. There are around 180 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gangia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gangia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gangia. As per the 2011 stats, Gangia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gangia

Knowing the nearby villages of Gangia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gangia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangia