Gandamara - Kharsawan, Saraikela Kharsawan

Gandamara is a village situated in the Kharsawan subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 36 km from Sarikela Kharsawan and around 36 km from Sarikela. Jordiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandamara is 378648. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 833101 pincode. Jamshedpur is the nearest town.

Gandamara 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 Gandamara

According to the 2011 Census, Gandamara village had a total population of 1,151 people, including 569 males and 582 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.61%, with male literacy at 68.96% and female literacy at 33.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 934, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandamara

Gandamara 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 Gandamara

Gandamara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barabambo, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sarikela to Gandamara is about 36 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 Gandamara

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

Health Facilities in Gandamara

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

FAQs about Gandamara