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{{Short description|City in India}}
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'''Gua''' is a [[census town]] in [[Pashchimi Singhbhum district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]]. It is a mining township. The mines are operated by the [[Steel Authority of India Limited]] and are linked to [[IISCO]] at [[Burnpur]].
'''Gua''' is a [[census town]] in West Singhbhum District in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]]. It is a mining village situated in the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau|Chotanagpur Plateau]]. The mines are operated by the [[Steel Authority of India Limited]] and are linked to [[BSL]] at [[Barbil]].


Beside having a small geographical area Gua is having a dominant position in politics. Many private companies such as Jindal Steel, Adhunika , Rungta, Asirbad enterprises etc. are making huge profit out of these area but are not seeking and interested for the education, health and other necessities for the common public.
==Geography==
A school, Govt. High school and DAV Senior Secondary Public School, is run by the DAV community for the good development of students.
Gua is located at {{coor d|22.2|N|85.38|E|}}<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/0/Gua.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gua]</ref>. It has an average elevation of 435&nbsp;[[metre]]s (1427&nbsp;[[foot (unit of length)|feet]]).


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
[[As of 2001]] India [[census]]<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref>, Gua had a population of 10,891. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gua has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 50%. In Gua, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Gua had a population of 10,891. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gua has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 50%. In Gua, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The local inhabitants are known as [[Ho people]], and the other largest group of inhabitants of this area is Munda and santhal tribal people.

==Geography==
The source of water at Gua is the [[South Karo River]].

==Culture==
The main festivals of Gua are [[Durga Puja]], [[Diwali]], [[Kali Puja]], [[Makar Sankranti]], Vishwakarma Puja, Ganesh Chaturti, Sarhul,Karma,Ram Navami, [[Krishna Jayanti]], Basanti Puja, Chatt, Mage Parab, Eid and Mines Safety Week as well.

==Transport==
Gua, a beautiful place amidst [[Saranda forest|Saranda Forest]] is well connected by rail and road to major township of [[Chaibasa]], [[Chakradharpur]], [[Tatanagar]]([[Jamshedpur]]), [[Rourkela]], [[Cuttack]] and [[Bhubaneshwar]]. A direct train comes from Tata to Gua every day- Tata Gua passenger. There are a few bus services to Tata every day as well. There is a train from Jamda( 10&nbsp;km from Gua) to Calcutta- Jan Shatabdi express which connects Gua to the nearest metro.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Iron ore mining in India]]


[[Category:Mining communities in India]]
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[[Category:Cities and towns in West Singhbhum district]]



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Latest revision as of 08:03, 24 December 2024

Gua
ଗୁଆ
Village
Gua is located in Odisha
Gua
Gua
Location in Orissa, India
Gua is located in India
Gua
Gua
Gua (India)
Coordinates: 22°12′N 85°23′E / 22.2°N 85.38°E / 22.2; 85.38
Country India
StateJharkhand
DistrictWest Singhbhum
Elevation
435 m (1,427 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
10,891
Languages
 • OfficialHo, Odia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
758034
Telephone code06596
Vehicle registrationOR

Gua is a census town in West Singhbhum District in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a mining village situated in the Chotanagpur Plateau. The mines are operated by the Steel Authority of India Limited and are linked to BSL at Barbil.

Beside having a small geographical area Gua is having a dominant position in politics. Many private companies such as Jindal Steel, Adhunika , Rungta, Asirbad enterprises etc. are making huge profit out of these area but are not seeking and interested for the education, health and other necessities for the common public. A school, Govt. High school and DAV Senior Secondary Public School, is run by the DAV community for the good development of students.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[1] Gua had a population of 10,891. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Gua has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 50%. In Gua, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The local inhabitants are known as Ho people, and the other largest group of inhabitants of this area is Munda and santhal tribal people.

Geography

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The source of water at Gua is the South Karo River.

Culture

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The main festivals of Gua are Durga Puja, Diwali, Kali Puja, Makar Sankranti, Vishwakarma Puja, Ganesh Chaturti, Sarhul,Karma,Ram Navami, Krishna Jayanti, Basanti Puja, Chatt, Mage Parab, Eid and Mines Safety Week as well.

Transport

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Gua, a beautiful place amidst Saranda Forest is well connected by rail and road to major township of Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar(Jamshedpur), Rourkela, Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar. A direct train comes from Tata to Gua every day- Tata Gua passenger. There are a few bus services to Tata every day as well. There is a train from Jamda( 10 km from Gua) to Calcutta- Jan Shatabdi express which connects Gua to the nearest metro.

References

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  1. ^ "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.


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