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.

Gandpur has its own place in the vibrant Saraikela Kharsawan region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Gandpur

Below is a concise population overview of Gandpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 963 505 458
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 139 82 57
Scheduled Castes (SC) 29 18 11
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 213 107 106
Literate Population 639 365 274
Illiterate Population 324 140 184

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gandpur village:

  • The total population of Gandpur village is around 963, including approximately 505 males and 458 females, with a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 139 children aged 0–6 years in Gandpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gandpur village has 29 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 213 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gandpur village is about 66.36%, with male literacy at 72.28% and female literacy at 59.83%.
  • There are around 183 households in Gandpur village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

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

Where is Gandpur located?
Gandpur village is situated in Kharsawan Subdivision, within the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gandpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gandpur is Simla (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gandpur?
The pincode of Gandpur is 833220, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gandpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gandpur is 963, with 505 males and 458 females.
How many households are there in Gandpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gandpur village has a total of 183 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gandpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gandpur is 66.36%. The male literacy rate is 72.28%, while the female literacy rate is 59.83%.