Ghatshila Block with its headquarter at Ghatshila was established on 04th May 1962 . The Block is situated on the banks of River Subarnarekha at a distance of approximately 45 Kms from District Headquarter Jamshedpur. It contains a station on the main line of the South Eastern Railway. Ghatshila was formerly the headquarters of the Rajas of Dhalbhum .
It is claimed that gold is still found on the banks of the Suvarnarekha. It is said to become obvious in the mornings and in the afternoons, when the sunrays fall on the banks. The name Suvarnarekha itself is said to be an indication. There are innumerable stones strewn on the banks of the river and from this the place derives its name Ghatsila. These big stones seem to be large elephants in moonlight. Far away stand the series of hills. On the left bank the chimneys of the Hindustan Coppers rise up to the sky. The copper ores are bought from many copper mines including Mosaboni. Copper and other metals are separated from stones. The factory may be visited on Saturday only, after signing the indemnity bond. The surroundings seem to be painted on a canvas. Let us go to Ghatsila for about a week in winter for rest. The place is healthy and the water here helps digestion.
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| Block | AREA | TOTAL POPULATION | SC Population | Population % | ST Population | Population % |
| Jamshedpur cum Jugsalai | Rural | 50754 | 6762 | 3.5 | 33351 | 65.7 |
| Urban | 53545 | 1794 | 9.3 | 11584 | 21.6 | |
| Total | 104299 | 6762 | 6.5 | 44935 | 43.1 |
Burudih Dam Ghatsila with its Copper factory and at a distance of 37 kilometres from Jamshedpur on National Highway-33 is resplendent with natural beauty and thick Sal forests..
Dating back to the Royal era, the Binda Mela is celebrated every year in the month of October (Aswin).
The Phuldungri Mountain, Galudih Resort Centre and Burudih Dam are other important attraction
There is a stone known as ‘Panch Pandav’ with the impression of five men, which legend holds is the ‘Pandava’ brothers, located three miles north-west of Ghatsila, which attracts plenty of tourists.
Road Type Names of Villages Villages connected by Pitch Road with Block Headquarter Pawara, Gopalpur, Maoubhandar, Kitadih, Pulpal, Bankati,Jagnathpur, Mahulia,Salbani, Darisai,Churinda, Kesharpur,Kaspani, Pindravad, Kasirda,Mahlidih,Chengajora, Barajuri, Murakati , Kharswati, Kalapathar, Gandhaniya, Hulung, Kendapusi, Karaduba, Baradhadika. Villages connected to NH-33 through road Uparwara, Dhobni, Barudih, Hiraganj, Kakrisol, Barakhursi, Bardih,Ashna, Edelbera, Didha, Chapri, Mahisaduba , Kanimahli etc.
Ghatshila Railway Station is 1.5 KM away from Block headquarter
The distance of nearest bus stand from block headquarter is 1500 ft by walk.
The airport nearest to Ghatshila is located at Sonari, Jamshedpur which is at a distance of approximately 50 kms by Road.
The safe drinking water facility has been made available to Ghatsila, Gopalpur and Galudih panchayat which covers 15-20 % of villages under Ghatshila Block.
The people under the purview of this block have been benefited by the below listed National level Schemes:
| Sl. No | Name of the Scheme |
|---|---|
| a | National Old Age Pension Scheme |
| b | National Family Benifit Scheme |
| c | Assured Employment Scheme |
| d | Swarnajayanti Gram Swa Rojgar Yojna Scheme |
| e | Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojna |
| f | Indra Awas Yojna |
| g | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act (MNREGA) |
No freedom fighters are available in this block.