Gandpur

Gandpur is a village located in Kharsawan subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Kharsawan (tehsildar office) and 2km away from district headquarter Seraikela Kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Simla is the gram panchayat of Gandpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gandpur unique in its vibrant Kharsawan-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Gandpur’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 Gandpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandpur is 378733. The village spans a total geographical area of 191 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833220. Kharsawan is nearest town to Gandpur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gandpur 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 Kharasawan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gandpur

Population of Gandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gandpur has a total population of about 963, with approximately 505 males and 458 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 139 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 213. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.36%, with male literacy at about 72.28% and female literacy near 59.83%. There are around 183 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gandpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gandpur

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

Nearby Villages of Gandpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandpur