Gothai
Gothai is a revenue village in Simaria block, Chatra district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 1,005 in 178 households (Census 2011).
1,005 souls. 178 homes.
Simaria block, Chatra district, Jharkhand.
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Gothai today
- Cauliflower₹5,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Raddish₹2,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Tomato₹3,000Tekari APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Gothai is a village in Simaria block, Chatra district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 1,005 people in 178 households, with a literacy rate of 61.2%. It is administered by the Bagra gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825103.
Gram panchayat
Gothai is in the Bagra gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bagra
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Gothai compares
By population, Gothai ranks #43 of 95 inhabited villages in Simaria block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Gothai had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Gothai at a glance
Gothai is a village of 1,005 people in 178 households (Census 2011) in Simaria block, Chatra district, Jharkhand, the 43rd of 95 inhabited villages in Simaria block by population. Literacy is 61.2%, 2.2 points below the block figure of 63.4%, and the sex ratio is 971 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 825103; the LGD village code is 349308.
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Key facts — Gothai
Villages sharing pincode 825103
Other villages in Simaria block
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- Population
- 1,005Census 2011
- Male / female
- 510 / 495
- Households
- 178
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 61.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Gothai on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Gothai. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Gothai · 24.0775° N, 84.9769° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 4 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Chatra district
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra–Itkhori Double Circuit Transmission
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra– Gidhour Double Circuit Transmission
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
- No Objection Certificate for Gairmazarua Land for Construction of 132 KV Chatra Double Circuit Transmission Line
District Administration, Chatra · 23 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Gothai
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Essential services & places near Gothai
Gothai isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Simaria block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices240 in Chatra district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
KALYANI MARKET,AT VILL KUTTI,SIMARIA-TANDWA MAIN ROAD NEAR SUBHASH CHOWK,PO.SIMARIA,PS.SIMARIA,DIST.CHATRA,PIN-825103
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics97 in Chatra district
Hospital
Opp. Dak Bangalow, Simariya, NH 100
Primary / community health centre
Simaria Kalan
Schools & anganwadis1 in Chatra district
Temples1 in Chatra district
Other places of worship4 in Chatra district
Transport7 in Chatra district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
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People often ask about Gothai
Where is Gothai located?
Gothai is a village in Simaria block of Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Gothai in?
Gothai is in Chatra district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Gothai belong to?
Gothai comes under the Bagra gram panchayat.
How is Gothai written in the local script?
Gothai is written गोढाई.
What is the pincode of Gothai?
The pincode of Gothai, Simaria, Chatra is 825103.
What is the population of Gothai?
As per the 2011 Census, Gothai had a population of 1,005 (510 males and 495 females).
How many households are there in Gothai?
Gothai had 178 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Gothai?
The literacy rate of Gothai was 61.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Gothai?
Gothai had 971 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gothai in?
Gothai is in the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Gothai?
Kali Charan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chatra Lok Sabha seat, which includes Gothai, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Gothai in?
Gothai is in the Simaria assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Gothai?
Kumar Ujjwal (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Simaria assembly seat, which includes Gothai, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Gothai?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gothai is 349308 and its Census 2011 village code is 349308.
Which villages are near Gothai?
Villages near Gothai include Rol (within ~15 km), Siuria (within ~15 km), Ichak Khurd (within ~15 km), Simaria Kalan (within ~15 km), Nawadih Damol (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Gothai?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 55.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Chatra district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Tekari APMC, Gaya APMC, Gaya district — about 68 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Gaya APMC | 4,200 | 4,600 | 4,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Gaya APMC | 3,200 | 3,600 | 3,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Gaya APMC | 1,900 | 2,300 | 2,100 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Gothai's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Gothai →Compare Gothai with… →All villages in Simaria →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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