Panta - Goilkera, West Singhbhum
Panta is a village situated in the Goilkera subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 78 km from Chaibasa. Kaida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panta village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panta is 377652. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.17 hectares and falls under the 833103 pincode. Chakardharpur is the nearest town.
Panta 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 Panta
According to the 2011 Census, Panta village had a total population of 417 people, including 220 males and 197 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.75%, with male literacy at 41.24% and female literacy at 26.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.
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 | 417 | 220 | 197 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 63 | 26 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 369 | 195 | 174 |
| Literate Population | 123 | 80 | 43 |
| Illiterate Population | 294 | 140 | 154 |
Nearby Villages of Panta
Panta 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 Panta
Public transport in the Panta is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Panta is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Panta
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panta village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Panta
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panta village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Panta
Where is Panta located?
Panta village is located in Goilkera Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Panta?
The Gram Panchayat of Panta is Kaida.
What is the pincode of Panta?
The pincode of Panta is 833103.
What is the population of Panta?
Panta had a total population of 417, including 220 males and 197 females.
How many households are there in Panta?
Panta had 108 households.
What is the literacy rate in Panta?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panta was 34.75%. Male literacy was 41.24% and female literacy was 26.88%.