Gunghasa

Coordinates: 23°51′49″N 86°10′07″E / 23.8635°N 86.1687°E / 23.8635; 86.1687
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Gunghasa
Tundi
Websitedhanbad.nic.in

Gunghasa is a

state of Jharkhand
.

Geography

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8km
5miles
Pareshnath
Hill
Latani
R
Latani, Dhanbad (R)
Tundi
R
Tundi (R)
Barwaada
R
Barwaada (R)
Jangalpur
CT
Jangalpur (CT)
Karmatanr
CT
Karmatanr, Dhanbad (CT)
Gobindpur
CT
Gobindpur, Jharkhand (CT)
Rajganj
CT
Rajganj, Dhanbad (CT)
Gunghasa
CT
Gomoh
CT
Gomoh (CT)
Hariharpur
CT
Hariharpur, Dhanbad (CT)
Topchanchi
CT
Topchanchi (CT)
Cities, towns and locations in the northern portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district
MC: Municipal Corporation, CT: Census Town, N: Neighbourhood, R: Rural/ Urban centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Gunghasa is located at 23°51′49″N 86°10′07″E / 23.8635°N 86.1687°E / 23.8635; 86.1687.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Overview

The region shown in the map lies to the north of

CD blocks – Topchanchi, Govindpur, Tundi, Purbi Tundi and a small part of Baghmara. The Kolkata-Agra National Highway 19 (old number NH 2)/ Grand Trunk Road cuts across the southern part of the region.[1]

Demographics

As per the

2011 Census of India, Gunghasa had a total population of 6,845 of which 3,631 (53%) were males and 3214 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,009. The total number of literates in Gunghasa was 4,435 (75.99% of the population over 6 years).[2]

Infrastructure

Gunghasa has an area of 5.05 km2. It is 40 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. The nearest railway station is at Gomoh 2 km away. Buses are available in the town. It has 12 km roads and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are hand pumps and uncovered wells. There are 1,199 domestic electric connections. Amongst the medical facilities it has 3 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 7 primary schools, 3 middle schools and 2 secondary schools. The nearest senior secondary school and general degree college are available at Gomoh. Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities, it had 1 cinema theatre which is converted into ITI Institute (Sai ITI). It has the branch office of 1 cooperative bank.[3]

Transport

It is on the Topchanchi-Gomoh-Phuwaritanr Road.[4]

References

  1. ^ "District Census Handbook Dhanbad" (PDF). Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  2. ^ "2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  3. ^ "District Census Handbook, Dhanbad, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 639-664 Statements. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  4. ^ Google maps