Thakuragutu - Khuntpani, West Singhbhum

Thakuragutu is a village situated in the Khuntpani subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from Khuntpani and around 20 km from Chaibasa. Dopai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakuragutu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakuragutu is 377449. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chakaldharpur is the nearest town.

Thakuragutu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Thakuragutu

As per Census 2011, Thakuragutu village has a total population of 893 people, consisting of 435 males and 458 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 647 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thakuragutu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Thakuragutu

Thakuragutu 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 Thakuragutu

Thakuragutu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barabambo, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Thakuragutu 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 Thakuragutu

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

Health Facilities in Thakuragutu

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

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