Where is Galau village located?
Galau is in Sonahatu Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Galau Village
Galau is an inhabited village in Sonahatu Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 373960, the Census 2011 record lists 1,734 people in 446 households and the reported area is 718.59 hectares. The local references include Galau Gram Panchayat, Sonahatu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bundu at about 20 km.
Village Code373960
Population1,734
Households446
Area718.59 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Galau
- Census Village Code
- 373960
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Ranchi
- District Census Code
- 364
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sonahatu
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02689
- CD Block
- Sonahatu
- Gram Panchayat
- Galau
- Households
- 446
- Population
- 1,734
- Male Population
- 880
- Female Population
- 854
- Sex Ratio
- 970.45
- Area
- 718.59 hectares
- Area
- 7.19 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 835204
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Galau at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,734 people, 718.59 hectares of reported area and Bundu as the nearest town reference for Galau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Galau falls under Sonahatu Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 373960.
- The record lists 1,734 people living in 446 households.
- The reported village area is 718.59 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bundu.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density241.31 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.89 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.44%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share44.69%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Galau in the official administrative record. Census village code 373960, Galau Gram Panchayat and Sonahatu CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 364
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02689
- Village Census Code
- 373960
- CD Block Code
- 0195
- CD Block Name
- Sonahatu
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Galau
Location and Distance
Bundu is the nearest town listed for Galau, about 20 km away. Sonahatu is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- District Headquarter
- Sonahatu
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bundu
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Ranchi
- Distance within State/UT
- 65 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 718.59 hectares
- Area
- 7.19 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,734 people in 446 households, with 880 male residents and 854 female residents. The average household size is 3.89, and SC share is 1.44% and ST share is 44.69% for Galau. Population density works out to about 241.31 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 446
- Total Population
- 1,734
- Male Population
- 880
- Female Population
- 854
- Sex Ratio
- 970.45
- Average Household Size
- 3.89
- SC Population
- 25
- SC Male Population
- 12
- SC Female Population
- 13
- SC Population Share
- 1.44
- ST Population
- 775
- ST Male Population
- 398
- ST Female Population
- 377
- ST Population Share
- 44.69
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Galau 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 Galau include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 22.68 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 24.57 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Galau include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- 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 Galau include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Galau show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 376.71 hectares and irrigated land is 24.57 hectares (6.5% 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
- 319.2
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 376.71
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 352.14 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 24.57
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Galau
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 9
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 33% |
| CRM | 6 | 67% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 44% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 2 | 22% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 11% |
| Bank of India | 1 | 11% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 11% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 835204 | Ranchi | Bundu | Bundu (Np) | Bichka Toli, Bundu Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Sonahatu Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835204 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 835204 | Ranchi | Bundu | Bundu (Np) | Jharkhand, First Floor, Raghuvanshi Heights, Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump, N.H. 33, Bundu, Dist - Ranchi, Ranchi, Jharkh… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 835204 | Ranchi | Rahe | Rahe | Ranchi at and Post Rahe, Teh-Sonahatur, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835204 |
| Bank of India | CRM | 835204 | Ranchi | Bundu | Bundu (Np) | N.H. 33, at and P.O. Bundu, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835204, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 000000 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 835204 | Ranchi | Bundu | Bundu (Np) | Nh-33, Bundu, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835204 ICICI Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Beside Hero Showroom, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835204 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 835204 | Ranchi | Bundu | Bundu (Np) | Ranchi Bundu, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835204 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | CRM | 835204 | Ranchi | Bundu | Bundu (Np) | Bichka Toli, Bundu Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Sonahatu Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835204 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 835204 | Ranchi | Bundu | Bundu (Np) | Ranchi Bundu, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835204 |
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
Which district is Galau village in?
Galau village is in Ranchi district.
Which state is Galau village in?
Galau village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Galau under?
Galau comes under Sonahatu Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Galau?
The Census village code of Galau is 373960.
Which Gram Panchayat is Galau under?
Galau is listed under GALAU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sonahatu.
What is the population of Galau village?
The village record lists 1,734 people and 446 households for Galau.
How many households are in Galau village?
The village record lists 446 households for Galau.
What is the male and female population of Galau?
The record lists 880 male residents and 854 female residents for Galau.
What is the sex ratio of Galau village?
The sex ratio of Galau is 970.45 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Galau village?
The reported geographical area of Galau is 718.59 hectares.
What is the population density of Galau village?
The approximate population density of Galau is 241.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Galau?
The nearest town listed for Galau is Bundu, about 20 km away.
How far is Galau from the district headquarters?
Galau is about 5 km from Sonahatu, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Galau?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Galau.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Galau?
For Galau, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 376.71 hectares and irrigated land is 24.57 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Galau?
The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Galau. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Galau.