Goilkera Bazar - Goilkera, West Singhbhum

Goilkera Bazar is a village situated in the Goilkera subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 56 km from Chaibasa. Goilkera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goilkera Bazar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goilkera Bazar is 377582. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 833103 pincode.

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

Population of Goilkera Bazar

According to the 2011 Census, Goilkera Bazar village had a total population of 1,692 people, including 844 males and 848 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.06%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 76.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Goilkera Bazar

Goilkera Bazar 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 Goilkera Bazar

Goilkera Bazar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goilkera, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Goilkera Bazar is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goilkera Bazar

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

Health Facilities in Goilkera Bazar

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

FAQs about Goilkera Bazar