{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Panrra | native_name = | native_name_lang = | other_name = | nickname = | settlement_type = [[Census Town]] | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = | pushpin_map = India Jharkhand#India3 | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jharkhand, India | coordinates = {{coord|23.7915|N|86.6965|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Jharkhand]] | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Dhanbad district|Dhanbad]] | established_title = <!-- Established --> | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | government_type = | governing_body = | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | area_total_km2 = 5.214 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_total = 9,563 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_rank = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]] | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | postal_code = | area_code_type = Telephone/ STD code | area_code = | registration_plate = | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Dhanbad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Dhanbad]] | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Nirsa (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nirsa]] | website = {{URL|dhanbad.nic.in/}} | footnotes = }} '''Panrra''' is a [[census town]] in [[Nirsa (community development block)|Nirsa]] [[Community development block in India|CD block]] in [[Dhanbad Sadar subdivision]] of [[Dhanbad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]].

==Geography== {{OSM Location map | width=320| height=350| zoom=11 | coord={{coord|23|44|50|N|86|45|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities, towns and locations in the eastern portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district'''<br/>M: Municipality, CT: census town, N: neighbourhood, R: Rural/ Urban centre, D: Dam, P: Power Plant<br/>Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly |mark-coord1={{coord|23|47|40|N|86|42|34|E}} | label-pos1=right|label1= Bhamal | numbered1=CT| mark-title1=[[Bhamal]] (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|44|5|N|86|46|29|E}} | label-pos2=left|label2= Panchmahali| numbered2=CT| mark-title2=[[Panchmahali]] (CT) |mark-coord3={{coord|23|42|47|N|86|47|24|E}} | label-pos3=right|label3= Dumarkunda| numbered3=CT| mark-title3=[[Dumarkunda]] (CT) |mark-coord4={{coord|23|41|24|N|86|45|36|E}} | label-pos4=left|label4= Panchet| numbered4=CT| mark-title4=[[Panchet]] (CT) |mark-coord5={{coord|23|47|29|N|86|41|47|E}} | label-pos5=left|label5= Panrra| numbered5=CT| mark-title5=Panrra (CT)|shape-color5=black| label-size5=13|label-color5=black <!-- make the subject of the article stand out with black colors --> |mark-coord6={{coord|23|47|11|N|86|42|16|E}} | label-pos6=right|label6= Nirsa| numbered6=CT| mark-title6=[[Nirsa]] (CT) |mark-coord7={{coord|23|45|36|N|86|43|55|E}} | label-pos7=right|label7= Marma| numbered7=CT| mark-title7=[[Marma, Dhanbad]] (CT) |mark-coord8={{coord|23|45|13|N|86|46|19|E}} | label-pos8=left|label8= Egarkunr| numbered8=CT| mark-title8=[[Egarkunr]] (CT) |mark-coord9={{coord|23|45|10|N|86|47|10|E}} | label-pos9=right|label9= Siuliban| numbered9=CT| mark-title9=[[Siuliban]] (CT) |mark-coord10={{coord|23|45|35|N|86|47|37|E}} | label-pos10=right|label10= Mera| numbered10=CT| mark-title10=[[Mera, Dhanbad]] (CT) |mark-coord11={{coord|23|46|12|N|86|48|30|E}} | label-pos11=left|label11= Maithon| numbered11=CT| mark-title11=[[Maithon]] (CT) |mark-coord12={{coord|23|44|24|N|86|48|0|E}} | label-pos12=right|label12=Chirkunda| numbered12=M| mark-title12= [[Chirkunda]] (M) |label-color12=#800000 |mark-coord13={{coord|23|44|52|N|86|47|5|E}} | label-pos13=left|label13= Kumardubi| numbered13=N| mark-title13= [[Kumardubi]] (N) |shape-color13= #C42222 |mark-coord14={{coord|23|46|12|N|86|43|48|E}} | label-pos14=right|label14=Mugma| numbered14=R| mark-title14= [[Mugma]] (R)| shape-14 =#C42222 |mark-coord15={{coord|23|46|34|N|86|43|39|E}} | label-pos15=right|label15=ECL Mugma Area |numbered15=0 | mark-title15=[[Mugma Area]] | label-size15=12| shape-color15=#AA6666 |mark-coord16={{coord|23|43|45|N|86|44|30|E}} | label-pos16=bottom|label16=BCCL Chanch/ Victoria Area |numbered16=0 | mark-title16=[[Chanch/ Victoria Area]] | label-size16=12| shape-color16=#AA6666 |mark-coord17={{coord|23.7809|86.8055}}| label17= Maithon|labela17= Dam| label-color17 = #C42222 | label-angle17=0| label-pos17=top| label-size17=10| mark-size17=12| numbered17=D|mark-title17 =[[Maithon Dam]]| shape-color17=#C42222 |mark-coord18={{coord|23.6823|86.7473}}| label18= Panchet|labela18= Dam| label-color18 = #C42222 | label-angle18=0| label-pos18=right| label-size18=10| mark-size18=12| numbered18=D|mark-title18 =[[Panchet Dam]]| shape-color18=#C42222 |mark-coord19={{coord|23|49|4|N|86|45|23|E}} | label-pos19=left|label19= Maithon Power Plant | numbered19=P| mark-title19= [[Maithon Power Plant]] |shape-color19=#967117 |mark-coord20={{coord|23|44|29|N|86|39|19|E}} | label-pos20=right|label20=Kaliasole| numbered20=R| mark-title20= [[Kaliasole]] (R)|shape-20 =#C42222}}

===Location=== Panrra is not marked on Google maps. The location shown is an approximation.

<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=== The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating [[Highland|uplands]] bustling with coalmines. While the [[Damodar River|Damodar]] flows along the southern boundary, the [[Barakar River|Barakar]] flows along the eastern boundary. Both the rivers form the boundary with [[West Bengal]]. [[Panchet Dam]] and [[Maithon Dam]], along with their reservoirs, are prominently visible in the map. The entire area is covered in [[Nirsa (community development block)]]. In Nirsa CD block 69% of the population live in rural areas and 31% live in urban areas. The [https://dhanbad.nic.in/block-offices/ official website of the district] has announced the formation of two new CD blocks – Egarkund and Kaliasole, possibly carved out of Nirsa CD block. As of July 2019, there is no further information about the new CD blocks. [[Bharat Coking Coal|BCCL]] operates [[Chanch/ Victoria Area]] partially within the region shown in the map. [[Eastern Coalfields|ECL]] operates [[Mugma Area]] fully within the region shown in the map.<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 | accessdate = 4 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=22623| title = Area| publisher = Bharat Coking Coal Limited| accessdate = 2 July 2019| archive-date = 26 July 2019| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190726160730/http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=22623| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/contactus/cugtel.html|title = Area-wise Closed User Group (CUG) Telephone Number | publisher= Eastern Coalfields Limited| accessdate = 11 August 2018}}</ref>

==Demographics== As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Panrra had a total population of 9,563 of which 4,998 (52%) were males and 4,575 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,417. The total number of literates in Panrra was 5,618 (68.97% 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 | accessdate = 11 June 2019}}</ref>

==Infrastructure== Panrra has an area of 5.214&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. It is 28&nbsp;km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. There is a railway station at Thapar Nagar 10&nbsp;km away. Buses are available at [[Nirsa]] 3&nbsp;km. It has 8&nbsp;km roads and both covered and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are hand pump and uncovered wells. There are 1,686 domestic electric connections. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 2 primary schools, 3 middle schools and 2 secondary schools. There is a senior secondary school at [[Bhamal]] 7&nbsp;km away. There is a general degree college at [[Maithon]] 15&nbsp;km away.<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. | accessdate = 9 June 2019}}</ref>

==Education== Koylanchal Sanjay Gandhi Memorial (KSGM) College was established at [[Nirsa]] in 1980. Affiliated with the [[Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University]], it offers honours and pass courses in arts, science and commerce subjects.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://ksgmcollege.in/index.php |title = KSGM College |publisher=KSGMC | accessdate = 15 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.icbse.com/colleges/k-s-g-m-college-nirsa-dhanbad-gvqpg5 |title = KSGM College |publisher= ICBSE | accessdate = 15 June 2019}}</ref>

KSSM Inter College is a coeducational residential institution at [[Nirsa]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.olympiadsuccess.com/s/dhanbad/kssm-inter-college-nirsa-nirsa-dhanbad-828205/career#career |title = Kssm Inter College |publisher= College Square | accessdate = 15 June 2019}}</ref>

SSKBC High School was established at [[Bhamal]] in 1957. It is a Hindi-medium coeducational secondary school having facilities for teaching in classes IX and X.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://schools.olympiadsuccess.com/s/dhanbad/s-s-k-b-c-high-school-nirsa-nirsa-bhamal-dhanbad-828205 |title = S.S.K.B.C. High School |publisher= School Square | accessdate = 15 June 2019}}</ref>

==References== {{Reflist}}

{{Dhanbad District}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Dhanbad district]]