Gomoh
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Gomoh
Jharkhand • India |
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| District(s) | Dhanbad |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 245 m (804 ft) |
| Population | 28,576 (2001) |
| Codes • Postal • Telephone |
• 828401 • +0326 |
Gomoh is a census town in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is a major railway junction situated on the Grand Chord Line under Dhanbad division of the East Central Railway. Gomoh is the meeting point for trains coming from Howrah (Eastern Railway), Ranchi (South Eastern Railway) and Puri (South Eastern Railway). Gomoh is a place of historical importance also. On his great escape, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose caught Howrah-Kalka Mail (then known as 63UP Howrah-Peshawar Express) on 18th January 1941. There is a statue of Netaji on platform no. 1&2 at Gomoh railway station which reminds people of his historic halt. Every year on 23rd January, the railway employees organize a small cultural program to celebrate Netaji's birthday.
[edit] Geography
Gomoh is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 245 metres (803 feet). Gomoh is a wonderful Hill station. Patients who are suffering from long illness will feel better here. It is full of greenary and livelyhood.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Gomoh had a population of 28,576. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Gomoh has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 60%. In Gomoh, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Gomoh consists of people from diverse religious and professional backgrounds. One can find Hindus as well as Muslims. Besides, Sikhs and Christians are also there in significantly large numbers. Most of the people are railway employees (different grades) since Gomoh is a railway based town. Apart from that, there is a stong business class also. Some people are also engaged in agriculture, growing certain cereals and vegetables. People generally are peace-loving. Main festivals celebrated in Gomoh include Durga Puja (Dussehra), Dipawali, Holi, Id, Gurunanak Birthday, Christmas, etc.
