Gajudih - Kharsawan, Saraikela Kharsawan

Gajudih is a village situated in the Kharsawan subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from Kharsawan and around 17 km from Seraikela Kharsawan. Burudih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajudih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajudih is 378735. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 833101 pincode.

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

Population of Gajudih

According to the 2011 Census, Gajudih village had a total population of 741 people, including 372 males and 369 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.71%, with male literacy at 72.06% and female literacy at 47.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajudih

Gajudih 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 Gajudih

Gajudih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahali Marup, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela Kharsawan to Gajudih is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajudih

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

Health Facilities in Gajudih

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

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