Gajanda is an inhabited village in Meherma Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 355808, the Census 2011 record lists 1,412 people in 275 households and the reported area is 163 hectares. The local references include Gajanda Gram Panchayat, Meherma CD Block and the nearest town reference is Godda at about 60 km.
In short:
Gajanda is a village in Meherma Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 355808 and 1,412 people in 275 households.
Village Code355808
Population1,412
Households275
Area163 hectares
Detailed village profile
Gajanda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,412 people, 163 hectares of reported area and Godda as the nearest town reference for Gajanda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gajanda falls under Meherma Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 355808.
The record lists 1,412 people living in 275 households.
The reported village area is 163 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Godda.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Gajanda
Census Village Code
355808
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meherma
Sub-district Census Code
02555
CD Block
Meherma
Gram Panchayat
Gajanda
Households
275
Population
1,412
Male Population
742
Female Population
670
Sex Ratio
902.96
Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814165
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density866.26 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.13 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.75%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.18%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gajanda in the official administrative record. Census village code 355808, Gajanda Gram Panchayat and Meherma CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02555
Village Census Code
355808
CD Block Code
0061
CD Block Name
Meherma
Gram Panchayat Name
Gajanda
Location and Distance
Godda is the nearest town listed for Gajanda, about 60 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Godda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
60 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Godda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
163 hectares
Area
1.63 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,412 people in 275 households, with 742 male residents and 670 female residents. The average household size is 5.13, and SC share is 29.75% and ST share is 4.18% for Gajanda. Population density works out to about 866.26 people per sq km.
Total Households
275
Total Population
1,412
Male Population
742
Female Population
670
Sex Ratio
902.96
Average Household Size
5.13
SC Population
420
SC Male Population
224
SC Female Population
196
SC Population Share
29.75
ST Population
59
ST Male Population
30
ST Female Population
29
ST Population Share
4.18
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gajanda list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gajanda include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.46 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.32 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gajanda include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gajanda include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gajanda is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gajanda show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 117.97 hectares and irrigated land is 6.15 hectares (5.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
33.57
Net Area Sown In Hectares
117.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
112.35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.15
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
5.83 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Indian Bank
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gajanda village located?
Gajanda is in Meherma Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Gajanda village in?
Gajanda village is in Godda district.
Which state is Gajanda village in?
Gajanda village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Gajanda under?
Gajanda comes under Meherma Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Gajanda?
The Census village code of Gajanda is 355808.
Which Gram Panchayat is Gajanda under?
Gajanda is listed under GAJANDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meherma.
What is the population of Gajanda village?
The village record lists 1,412 people and 275 households for Gajanda.
How many households are in Gajanda village?
The village record lists 275 households for Gajanda.
What is the male and female population of Gajanda?
The record lists 742 male residents and 670 female residents for Gajanda.
What is the sex ratio of Gajanda village?
The sex ratio of Gajanda is 902.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Gajanda village?
The reported geographical area of Gajanda is 163 hectares.
What is the population density of Gajanda village?
The approximate population density of Gajanda is 866.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Gajanda?
The nearest town listed for Gajanda is Godda, about 60 km away.
How far is Gajanda from the district headquarters?
Gajanda is about 60 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Gajanda from the sub-district headquarters?
Gajanda is about 60 km from Godda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Gajanda?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gajanda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Gajanda?
For Gajanda, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 117.97 hectares and irrigated land is 6.15 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gajanda?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gajanda. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.