Indian Village Directory

Gontha Village

Gontha is an inhabited village in Chhatarpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365475, the Census 2011 record lists 961 people in 181 households and the reported area is 294 hectares. The local references include Kalapahar Gram Panchayat, Chhatarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Daltonganj at about 55 km.

In short:

Gontha is a village in Chhatarpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 365475 and 961 people in 181 households.

Village Code365475
Population961
Households181
Area294 hectares

Detailed village profile

Gontha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 961 people, 294 hectares of reported area and Daltonganj as the nearest town reference for Gontha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Palamu
Sub-district Chhatarpur
CD Block Chhatarpur
Gram Panchayat KALAPAHAR
  • Gontha falls under Chhatarpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 365475.
  • The record lists 961 people living in 181 households.
  • The reported village area is 294 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Daltonganj.
  • 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
Gontha
Census Village Code
365475
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chhatarpur
Sub-district Census Code
02620
CD Block
Chhatarpur
Gram Panchayat
Kalapahar
Households
181
Population
961
Male Population
508
Female Population
453
Sex Ratio
891.73
Area
294 hectares
Area
2.94 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822113
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 Density 326.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.31 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.04% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.73% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gontha in the official administrative record. Census village code 365475, Kalapahar Gram Panchayat and Chhatarpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02620
Village Census Code
365475
CD Block Code
0126
CD Block Name
Chhatarpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Kalapahar

Location and Distance

Daltonganj is the nearest town listed for Gontha, about 55 km away. Daltonganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chhatarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Daltonganj
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Daltonganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
248 km
Total Geographical Area
294 hectares
Area
2.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 961 people in 181 households, with 508 male residents and 453 female residents. The average household size is 5.31, and SC share is 19.04% and ST share is 0.73% for Gontha. Population density works out to about 326.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
181
Total Population
961
Male Population
508
Female Population
453
Sex Ratio
891.73
Average Household Size
5.31
SC Population
183
SC Male Population
99
SC Female Population
84
SC Population Share
19.04
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gontha list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gontha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gontha include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gontha include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gontha show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 266.29 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.66
Net Area Sown In Hectares
266.29
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
266.29 hectares

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gontha

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Bank of Baroda 2 33%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 17%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 822113 Bokaro Gumia Gumia (Ct) Main Road Gumia Near Po More, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 822113
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 822113 Palamau Chhatarpur Chhatarpur Main Road Chhatarpur, Dist: Palamu, Chhatarpur, Jharkhand - 822113 ICICI Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Ashrafi Complex, Near…
State Bank of India ATM 822113 Palamau Chhatarpur Chhatarpur Chhatarpur Chhatarpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822113
Bank of Baroda ATM 822113 Palamau Chhatarpur Chhatarpur Palamu Main Road Chhatarpur, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822113
State Bank of India ATM 822113 Palamau Chhatarpur Kauwal Kauwal Kauwal(205), Palamau, Jharkhand, 822113

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 Gontha village located?

Gontha is in Chhatarpur Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Gontha village in?

Gontha village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Gontha village in?

Gontha village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Gontha under?

Gontha comes under Chhatarpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gontha?

The Census village code of Gontha is 365475.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gontha under?

Gontha is listed under KALAPAHAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chhatarpur.

What is the population of Gontha village?

The village record lists 961 people and 181 households for Gontha.

How many households are in Gontha village?

The village record lists 181 households for Gontha.

What is the male and female population of Gontha?

The record lists 508 male residents and 453 female residents for Gontha.

What is the sex ratio of Gontha village?

The sex ratio of Gontha is 891.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gontha village?

The reported geographical area of Gontha is 294 hectares.

What is the population density of Gontha village?

The approximate population density of Gontha is 326.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gontha?

The nearest town listed for Gontha is Daltonganj, about 55 km away.

How far is Gontha from the district headquarters?

Gontha is about 55 km from Daltonganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gontha from the sub-district headquarters?

Gontha is about 18 km from Chhatarpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gontha?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Gontha.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gontha?

For Gontha, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 266.29 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gontha?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gontha. These records include 3 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.