Joori - Pratappur, Chatra

Joori is a village situated in the Pratappur subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Eghara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joori is 348372. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 825403 pincode. Pratappur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Joori

According to the 2011 Census, Joori village had a total population of 1,221 people, including 654 males and 567 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.74%, with male literacy at 46.31% and female literacy at 23.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 768.

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 Population1,221654567
Child Population (0–6 yrs)292153139
Scheduled Castes (SC)768396372
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population332232100
Illiterate Population889422467

Nearby Villages of Joori

Joori 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)
HumraSouth-West0.87 km
Sonpur Alias DonriNorth1.19 km
LaungtariEast1.30 km
PhaguaSouth1.97 km
RahariaWest2.03 km
Pakari SohiaNorth-West2.26 km
KeshaEast2.53 km
RajpurNorth2.60 km
MarkaEast2.74 km
TumiaNorth-East2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Joori

Joori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajri, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Joori is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Joori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Joori

Where is Joori located?

Joori village is located in Pratappur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Joori?

The Gram Panchayat of Joori is Eghara.

What is the pincode of Joori?

The pincode of Joori is 825403.

What is the population of Joori?

Joori had a total population of 1,221, including 654 males and 567 females.

How many households are there in Joori?

Joori had 255 households.

What is the literacy rate in Joori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Joori was 35.74%. Male literacy was 46.31% and female literacy was 23.36%.