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| subdivision_type3 = [[Community development block in India|CD block]] | | subdivision_type3 = [[Community development block in India|CD block]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Govindpur (community development block)|Govindpur]] | | subdivision_name3 = [[Govindpur (community development block)|Govindpur]] | ||
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{{OSM Location map | {{OSM Location map | ||
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| coord={{coord|23|52|40|N|86|22|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities, towns and locations in the northern portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district''' | | coord={{coord|23|52|40|N|86|22|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities, towns and locations in the northern portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district'''<br/>MC: Municipal Corporation, CT: Census Town, N: Neighbourhood, R: Rural/ Urban centre<br/>Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly | ||
|mark-coord1={{coord|23|54|30|N|86|11|24|E}} | label-pos1=right|label1= Topchanchi | numbered1=CT| mark-title1=[[Topchanchi]] (CT)|label-color1=#800000 |label-size1=11| mark-size1=12|shape1=l-circle|shape-color1= #A40000|shape-outline1=white|label-offset-x1=2 | |mark-coord1={{coord|23|54|30|N|86|11|24|E}} | label-pos1=right|label1= Topchanchi | numbered1=CT| mark-title1=[[Topchanchi]] (CT)|label-color1=#800000 |label-size1=11| mark-size1=12|shape1=l-circle|shape-color1= #A40000|shape-outline1=white|label-offset-x1=2 | ||
|mark-coord2={{coord|23|53|47|N|86|7|43|E}} | label-pos2=right|label2= Hariharpur| numbered2=CT| mark-title2=[[Hariharpur, Dhanbad]] (CT) | |mark-coord2={{coord|23|53|47|N|86|7|43|E}} | label-pos2=right|label2= Hariharpur| numbered2=CT| mark-title2=[[Hariharpur, Dhanbad]] (CT) | ||
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|mark-coord4={{coord|23|51|48|N|86|10|7|E}} | label-pos4=right|label4= Gunghasa| numbered4=CT| mark-title4=[[Gunghasa]] (CT) | |mark-coord4={{coord|23|51|48|N|86|10|7|E}} | label-pos4=right|label4= Gunghasa| numbered4=CT| mark-title4=[[Gunghasa]] (CT) | ||
|mark-coord5={{coord|23|52|42|N|86|20|12|E}} | label-pos5=right|label5= Rajganj| numbered5=CT| mark-title5=[[Rajganj, Dhanbad]] (CT) | |mark-coord5={{coord|23|52|42|N|86|20|12|E}} | label-pos5=right|label5= Rajganj| numbered5=CT| mark-title5=[[Rajganj, Dhanbad]] (CT) | ||
|mark-coord6={{coord|23|50|19|N|86|31|07|E}} | label-pos6=top|label6= Gobindpur| numbered6=CT| mark-title6=Gobindpur, Jharkhand (CT)|shape-color6=black| label-size6=13|label-color6=black | |mark-coord6={{coord|23|50|19|N|86|31|07|E}} | label-pos6=top|label6= Gobindpur| numbered6=CT| mark-title6=Gobindpur, Jharkhand (CT)|shape-color6=black| label-size6=13|label-color6=black <!-- make the subject of the article stand out with black colors --> | ||
|mark-coord7={{coord|23|47|1|N|86|28|53|E}} | label-pos7=right|label7= Karmatanr| numbered7=CT| mark-title7=[[Karmatanr, Dhanbad]] (CT) | |mark-coord7={{coord|23|47|1|N|86|28|53|E}} | label-pos7=right|label7= Karmatanr| numbered7=CT| mark-title7=[[Karmatanr, Dhanbad]] (CT) | ||
|mark-coord8={{coord|23|49|39|N|86|34|42|E}} | label-pos8=bottom|label8= Jangalpur| numbered8=CT| mark-title8=[[Jangalpur]] (CT) | |mark-coord8={{coord|23|49|39|N|86|34|42|E}} | label-pos8=bottom|label8= Jangalpur| numbered8=CT| mark-title8=[[Jangalpur]] (CT) | ||
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===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
Gobindpur is located at {{coord|23|50|19|N|86|31|7|E}}. | Gobindpur is located at {{coord|23|50|19|N|86|31|7|E}}.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://wikimapia.org/13816435/Govindpur-High-School-Dhanbad |title= Govindpur High School Dhanbad | work= Jharkhand| publisher= Wikimapia | access-date = 21 December 2015}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 188&nbsp;metres (616&nbsp;feet). | ||
The Dhangi Hills (highest peak 385.57&nbsp;m) run from [[Pradhan Khunta]] to Gobindpur. | The Dhangi Hills (highest peak 385.57&nbsp;m) run from [[Pradhan Khunta]] to Gobindpur.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/28391/9/09_chapter%203.pdf | title= Chapter III - Study Area: Dhanbad District| work= Pages 38-43 |publisher= Shodganga | access-date = 8 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://dhanbad.nic.in/pdf/gztr_2.Chapter%20I%20(GENERAL)%201-38.pdf | title= gztr 2.Chapter I (General) 1-38 | work= Pages 2-5 |publisher= Jharkhand Government | access-date = 8 October 2017}}</ref> | ||
<small>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.</small> | |||
===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||
The region shown in the map lies to the north of [[Dhanbad]] city and is an extensive rural area with villages (particularly in the northern areas) scattered around hills. One of the many [[Spur (topography)|spurs]] of [[Pareshnath Hill]] (1,365.50 m), situated in neighbouring Giridih district, passes through the Topchanchi and Tundi areas of the district. The [[Barakar River]] flows along the northern boundary. The region shown in the map covers several [[Community development block in India|CD blocks]] – [[Topchanchi (community development block)|Topchanchi]], [[Govindpur (community development block)|Govindpur]], [[Tundi (community development block)|Tundi]], [[Purbi Tundi (community development block)|Purbi Tundi]] and a small part of [[Baghmara (community development block)|Baghmara]]. The Kolkata-Agra [[National Highway 19 (India)|National Highway 19]] (old number NH 2)/ [[Grand Trunk Road]] cuts across the southern part of the region. | The region shown in the map lies to the north of [[Dhanbad]] city and is an extensive rural area with villages (particularly in the northern areas) scattered around hills. One of the many [[Spur (topography)|spurs]] of [[Pareshnath Hill]] (1,365.50 m), situated in neighbouring Giridih district, passes through the Topchanchi and Tundi areas of the district. The [[Barakar River]] flows along the northern boundary. The region shown in the map covers several [[Community development block in India|CD blocks]] – [[Topchanchi (community development block)|Topchanchi]], [[Govindpur (community development block)|Govindpur]], [[Tundi (community development block)|Tundi]], [[Purbi Tundi (community development block)|Purbi Tundi]] and a small part of [[Baghmara (community development block)|Baghmara]]. The Kolkata-Agra [[National Highway 19 (India)|National Highway 19]] (old number NH 2)/ [[Grand Trunk Road]] cuts across the southern part of the region.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf | title = District Census Handbook Dhanbad | work = Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand | access-date = 4 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
===Police station=== | ===Police station=== | ||
Gobindpur police station serves Govindpur CD Block. | Gobindpur police station serves Govindpur CD Block.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dhanbad.nic.in/Admins/structure.html| title = Dhanbad – Welcome to the Coal Capital of India| work = Administrative Structure of Dhanbad District – List of Thana and Outpost of Dhanbad Outpost| publisher = Jharkhand Government| access-date = 15 October 2017| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171024095316/http://www.dhanbad.nic.in/Admins/structure.html| archive-date = 24 October 2017| url-status = dead}}</ref> | ||
===CD block HQ=== | ===CD block HQ=== | ||
Headquarters of Govindpur CD block is at Gobindpur. | Headquarters of Govindpur CD block is at Gobindpur.<ref name=dchb1>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2009_PART_B_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf | title= District Census Handbook 2011 Series 21 Part XIIB | work= Map on Page 3 |publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand| access-date = 8 October 2017}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Gobindpur had a total population of 11,318 of which 5,950 (53%) were males and 5,368 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,547. The total number of literates in Gobindpur was 8,014 (82.02% of the population over 6 years). | As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Gobindpur had a total population of 11,318 of which 5,950 (53%) were males and 5,368 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,547. The total number of literates in Gobindpur was 8,014 (82.02% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-JK.html |title = 2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 11 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Gobindpur had a population of 8,504. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Gobindpur has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 55%. In Gobindpur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==Infrastructure== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
Gobindpur has an area of 2.83&nbsp;km | Gobindpur has an area of 2.83&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. It is 12&nbsp;km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. There is a railway station at Dhanbad. Buses are available in the town. It has 7&nbsp;km roads and both covered and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are hand pumps and uncovered wells. There are 1,760 domestic electric connections and 40 road lighting points. Amongst the medical facilities it has got a dispensary with 10 beds, a health centre with 10 beds and 15 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 2 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 senior secondary school, 1 general degree college and 1 polytechnic. Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities, it has 2 cinema theatres and an auditorium/ community hall. It has the branch offices of 5 nationalised banks, 1 cooperative bank, 1 agricultural credit society and 1 non-agricultural credit society.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf| title = District Census Handbook, Dhanbad, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A | work = Pages 639-664 Statements | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. | access-date = 9 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
The following collieries function under the [[Govindpur Area]] of [[Bharat Coking Coal|BCCL]]: [[Kharkhari, Dhanbad|Kharkhari]], Maheshpur, Jogidih, Kooridih, Govindpur, S/Govindpur, Teturiya and Akash Kinaree. | The following collieries function under the [[Govindpur Area]] of [[Bharat Coking Coal|BCCL]]: [[Kharkhari, Dhanbad|Kharkhari]], Maheshpur, Jogidih, Kooridih, Govindpur, S/Govindpur, Teturiya and Akash Kinaree.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dhanbad.nic.in/mines.html | title = Dhanbad - Coal Capital of India | work = List of Coal Mines in Dhanbad | publisher = Jharkhand Government | access-date = 8 October 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171013120533/http://www.dhanbad.nic.in/mines.html | archive-date = 13 October 2017 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | ||
The Govindpur Area was formed with thirty-one collieries taken over from the private sector. | The Govindpur Area was formed with thirty-one collieries taken over from the private sector.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=1717 | title= Bharat Coking Coal Limited | work= Govindpur Area | publisher= BCCL | access-date= 8 October 2017 | archive-date= 13 October 2017 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171013121211/http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=1717 | url-status= dead }}</ref> | ||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
[[R.S. More College|Ram Sahai More College]], at Ratanpur, Gobindpur, established in 1959, is a Government college offering courses in arts, science and commerce. It is affiliated with the [[Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University]]. | [[R.S. More College|Ram Sahai More College]], at Ratanpur, Gobindpur, established in 1959, is a Government college offering courses in arts, science and commerce. It is affiliated with the [[Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.careerindia.com/colleges/r-s-more-college-gobindpur-jharkhand-cp1137/| title= R.S.More College |publisher= Career India | access-date = 12 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
K.K.Polytechnic, at Nairo, Gobindpur, established in 2006, offers diploma courses in engineering. | K.K.Polytechnic, at Nairo, Gobindpur, established in 2006, offers diploma courses in engineering.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://kkpdhanbad.ac.in/about | title= KK Polytechnic |publisher= KKP | access-date = 12 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://targetstudy.com/polytechnic/22377/kk-polytechnic/ | title= KK Polytechnic|publisher= TargetStudy | access-date = 12 June 2019}}</ref> | ||
Al Iqra Teacher's Training College (AITTC) established in 2000 is located in Bario More, only 2.5&nbsp;km away from Govindpur. It is a renowned and reputed college not only in Dhanbad but in Jharkhand also. NAC graded it B. It has been delivering its services for 20 years. The graduates of the college are serving in government and private sectors. | Al Iqra Teacher's Training College (AITTC) established in 2000 is located in Bario More, only 2.5&nbsp;km away from Govindpur. It is a renowned and reputed college not only in Dhanbad but in Jharkhand also. NAC graded it B. It has been delivering its services for 20 years. The graduates of the college are serving in government and private sectors. | ||
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Gobindpur | |
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Census Town | |
  Gobindpur Location in Jharkhand, India  Gobindpur Gobindpur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°50′19″N 86°31′7″E / 23.83861°N 86.51861°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Dhanbad |
| CD block | Govindpur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 km2 (1.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,318 |
| • Density | 4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English, Bengali and Kudmali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 828109 |
| Telephone/STD code | 06540 |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
| Website | dhanbad |
Gobindpur is a census town in Govindpur CD block in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Geography[edit | edit source]
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Location[edit | edit source]
Gobindpur is located at 23°50′19″N 86°31′7″E / 23.83861°N 86.51861°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 188 metres (616 feet).
The Dhangi Hills (highest peak 385.57 m) run from Pradhan Khunta to Gobindpur.[2][3]
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[edit | edit source]
The region shown in the map lies to the north of Dhanbad city and is an extensive rural area with villages (particularly in the northern areas) scattered around hills. One of the many spurs of Pareshnath Hill (1,365.50 m), situated in neighbouring Giridih district, passes through the Topchanchi and Tundi areas of the district. The Barakar River flows along the northern boundary. The region shown in the map covers several 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.[4]
Police station[edit | edit source]
Gobindpur police station serves Govindpur CD Block.[5]
CD block HQ[edit | edit source]
Headquarters of Govindpur CD block is at Gobindpur.[6]
History[edit | edit source]
Gobindpur was a mint town in the Mughal era. Copper coins were produced during the reigns of Akbar and Jahangir.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As per the 2011 Census of India, Gobindpur had a total population of 11,318 of which 5,950 (53%) were males and 5,368 (47%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,547. The total number of literates in Gobindpur was 8,014 (82.02% of the population over 6 years).[7]
As of 2001[update] India census,[8] Gobindpur had a population of 8,504. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Gobindpur has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 55%. In Gobindpur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Infrastructure[edit | edit source]
Gobindpur has an area of 2.83 km2. It is 12 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. There is a railway station at Dhanbad. Buses are available in the town. It has 7 km roads and both covered and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are hand pumps and uncovered wells. There are 1,760 domestic electric connections and 40 road lighting points. Amongst the medical facilities it has got a dispensary with 10 beds, a health centre with 10 beds and 15 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 2 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 senior secondary school, 1 general degree college and 1 polytechnic. Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities, it has 2 cinema theatres and an auditorium/ community hall. It has the branch offices of 5 nationalised banks, 1 cooperative bank, 1 agricultural credit society and 1 non-agricultural credit society.[9]
Economy[edit | edit source]
The following collieries function under the Govindpur Area of BCCL: Kharkhari, Maheshpur, Jogidih, Kooridih, Govindpur, S/Govindpur, Teturiya and Akash Kinaree.[10]
The Govindpur Area was formed with thirty-one collieries taken over from the private sector.[11]
Transport[edit | edit source]
It is the junction point of NH 19 (old number: NH 2) and NH 18 (old number: NH 32).
Education[edit | edit source]
Ram Sahai More College, at Ratanpur, Gobindpur, established in 1959, is a Government college offering courses in arts, science and commerce. It is affiliated with the Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University.[12]
K.K.Polytechnic, at Nairo, Gobindpur, established in 2006, offers diploma courses in engineering.[13][14] Al Iqra Teacher's Training College (AITTC) established in 2000 is located in Bario More, only 2.5 km away from Govindpur. It is a renowned and reputed college not only in Dhanbad but in Jharkhand also. NAC graded it B. It has been delivering its services for 20 years. The graduates of the college are serving in government and private sectors.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Govindpur High School Dhanbad". Jharkhand. Wikimapia. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- ↑ "Chapter III - Study Area: Dhanbad District" (PDF). Pages 38-43. Shodganga. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ↑ "gztr 2.Chapter I (General) 1-38" (PDF). Pages 2-5. Jharkhand Government. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook Dhanbad" (PDF). Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- ↑ "Dhanbad – Welcome to the Coal Capital of India". Administrative Structure of Dhanbad District – List of Thana and Outpost of Dhanbad Outpost. Jharkhand Government. Archived from the original on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook 2011 Series 21 Part XIIB" (PDF). Map on Page 3. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "District Census Handbook, Dhanbad, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 639-664 Statements. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ↑ "Dhanbad - Coal Capital of India". List of Coal Mines in Dhanbad. Jharkhand Government. Archived from the original on 13 October 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ↑ "Bharat Coking Coal Limited". Govindpur Area. BCCL. Archived from the original on 13 October 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
- ↑ "R.S.More College". Career India. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ↑ "KK Polytechnic". KKP. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ↑ "KK Polytechnic". TargetStudy. Retrieved 12 June 2019.