Gomoh

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Gomoh | type = Town | latd = 23.87 | longd = 86.17
locator_position = right | state_name = Jharkhand
district = Dhanbad
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altitude = 245
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 28,576| population_density =
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area_telephone = 0326
postal_code = 828401
vehicle_code_range = JH-10
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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. People of this city also organising a fare in Railway Football Ground on 11 March in the remembrance of assassinated 'Labour Leader' Sadanand Jha.

Geography

Gomoh is located at coord|23.87|N|86.17|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/38/Gomoh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gomoh] ] . It has an average elevation of 245 metres (803 feet). Gomoh is a dust free with pleasant weather conditions. Patients who are suffering from long illness will feel better here. It is full of greenery and livelihood.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , 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, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Social structure

Gomoh consists of people from diverse religious and professional backgrounds. Anglo Indians can be found here since the British Period as a result of which Christians with their peaceful culture have a dominating effect on the local people. DBH with a Church is their hallmark. Mr. Williams runs 'St. Mary's Day School' which is quite popular here. The Sikh community settled here before Independence as businessmen. A Gurudwara at Loco Bazar gathers many Sikhs from surrounding areas. Eminent Sikh personality of this area was Late Kalyan Singh who was Pramukh of Gomoh. Bengalis are abundant and have contributed largely on the culture of this place. Eminent Bengali personalities are Late Sri Sudhangshu Senapati and his sons Mr. Shambhunath Senapati(Owner Of Hero Honda Showroom in Gomoh) and Mr. Harinarayan Senapati. On Durga Puja we can see a glimpse of Kolkatta at Gomoh, specially at Durga Pada. Muslims both local, railway employees and businessmen contribute substantially to the population and culture of this region. We have one Masjid and Madarsa at Purana Bazar and a Jama Masjid at Loco Bazar. Id-Gah and graveyard of muslims is in Laludih area. Eminent muslim personalities were Late S.M. Abdullah, Dr. S.M. Asadullah and his sons Mr. S.M. Wasimullah(teacher in Saudi Arabia), Mr.S.M.Hasibullah (businessman) and Mr.S.M.Fakhrullah (famous lawyer) and Rizwan Haseeb (son of S.M.Hasibullah, Engineer in Qatar and famous railway contractor Late S.M. Waliullah whose two sons Dr. S.M. Samiullah and Dr. S.M. Zafarullah are famous government doctors of this place and Eminent Business Persons are Mr.Dinesh Prasad, Mr. Binesh Prasad, Mr. Ashok and Anup Barnawal. Most of the people are railway employees (different grades) since Gomoh is a railway based town. Apart from that, there is a strong business class also. Some people are also engaged in agriculture, growing certain cereals and vegetables. Main festivals celebrated in Gomoh include Durga Puja (Dussehra), Dipawali, Holi, Chatth puja, Id, Gurunanak Birthday, Christmas, etc.

Infrastructure

Kendriya Vidyalaya Gomoh [http://www.kvgomoh.org.in K.V.Gomoh] managed by the Railway is a prominent educational institute up to Standard XII. Pandit Nehru Memorial (PNM) College caters to graduation level studies.Hospitals:1. Additional PHC Gomoh at Jitpur2. Railway Hospital 3. S.M.Waliullah Memorial Health Care at Loco Bazar

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