Gutuhatu - Khuntpani, West Singhbhum

Gutuhatu is a village situated in the Khuntpani subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from Khuntpani and around 20 km from Chaibasa. Dopai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gutuhatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gutuhatu is 377443. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chakaldharpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Gutuhatu

According to the 2011 Census, Gutuhatu village had a total population of 884 people, including 408 males and 476 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.74%, with male literacy at 58.88% and female literacy at 38.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 635.

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

Nearby Villages of Gutuhatu

Gutuhatu 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 Gutuhatu

Public transport in the Gutuhatu is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barabambo, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Gutuhatu is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gutuhatu

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

Health Facilities in Gutuhatu

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

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