Khamardih - Devipur, Deoghar

Khamardih is a village situated in the Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devipur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Dhobana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamardih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamardih is 354361. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 814120 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

Khamardih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoghar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Godda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khamardih

According to the 2011 Census, Khamardih village had a total population of 245 people, including 132 males and 113 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.99%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 58.59%.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamardih

Khamardih 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Khamardih

Khamardih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sankarpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Khamardih

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

Health Facilities in Khamardih

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

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