Kumardih - Gidhaur, Jamui

Kumardih is a village situated in the Gidhaur subdivision of Jamui district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gidhaur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jamui. Kolhua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumardih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumardih is 259070. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 811305 pincode. Jamui is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kumardih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kumardih

According to the 2011 Census, Kumardih village had a total population of 1,471 people, including 755 males and 716 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.77%, with male literacy at 83.41% and female literacy at 65.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,471755716
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258128130
Scheduled Castes (SC)351180171
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population907523384
Illiterate Population564232332

Nearby Villages of Kumardih

Kumardih is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KolhuaWest1.07 km
KharhuaNorth1.32 km
MahuliNorth-East1.43 km
PatsandaSouth-East1.87 km
DhobghatSouth2.14 km
BanpurNorth-West2.26 km
JitjhingoiSouth-West2.60 km
ChangodihWest2.74 km
BandhauraSouth-East2.98 km
JogajhingoalWest3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumardih

Kumardih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gidhaur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamui to Kumardih is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumardih

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kumardih village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kumardih

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kumardih village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kumardih

Where is Kumardih located?

Kumardih village is located in Gidhaur Subdivision, Jamui district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kumardih?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumardih is Kolhua.

What is the pincode of Kumardih?

The pincode of Kumardih is 811305.

What is the population of Kumardih?

Kumardih had a total population of 1,471, including 755 males and 716 females.

How many households are there in Kumardih?

Kumardih had 259 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumardih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumardih was 74.77%. Male literacy was 83.41% and female literacy was 65.53%.