Longabera - Bandgaon, West Singhbhum
Longabera is a village situated in the Bandgaon subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 27 km from Bandgaon and around 79 km from Chaibasa. Champwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Longabera village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Longabera is 377097. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.11 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode.
Longabera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Longabera
According to the 2011 Census, Longabera village had a total population of 170 people, including 85 males and 85 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 59.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 170 | 85 | 85 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 34 | 13 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 170 | 85 | 85 |
| Literate Population | 102 | 64 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 68 | 21 | 47 |
Nearby Villages of Longabera
Longabera is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Longabera
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Longabera. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Longabera.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Longabera is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Longabera
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Longabera village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Longabera
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Longabera village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Longabera
Where is Longabera located?
Longabera village is located in Bandgaon Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Longabera?
The Gram Panchayat of Longabera is Champwa.
What is the pincode of Longabera?
The pincode of Longabera is 833201.
What is the population of Longabera?
Longabera had a total population of 170, including 85 males and 85 females.
How many households are there in Longabera?
Longabera had 26 households.
What is the literacy rate in Longabera?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Longabera was 75.00%. Male literacy was 88.89% and female literacy was 59.38%.