Bagdaha - Palojori, Deoghar

Bagdaha is a village situated in the Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 67 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhupur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Bagdaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagdaha is 355616. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 814146 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

Bagdaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sarath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dumka Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bagdaha

As per Census 2011, Bagdaha village has a total population of 1,169 people, consisting of 578 males and 591 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 573 literate and 596 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 521 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bagdaha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,169578591
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20898110
Scheduled Castes (SC)572928
Scheduled Tribes (ST)521250271
Literate Population573371202
Illiterate Population596207389

Nearby Villages of Bagdaha

Bagdaha 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)
SokhaWest0.99 km
KharkoNorth-East1.37 km
MalandihEast1.38 km
GhoradahaSouth-West1.58 km
DummaWest1.71 km
TirbhunaNorth1.74 km
JaridihSouth1.74 km
RangidihEast1.95 km
SilgariyaNorth-West2.24 km
JitpurWest2.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagdaha

Bagdaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamtara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Bagdaha is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagdaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bagdaha

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

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

FAQs about Bagdaha

Where is Bagdaha located?

Bagdaha village is located in Palojori Subdivision, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bagdaha?

Bagdaha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bagdaha?

The pincode of Bagdaha is 814146.

What is the population of Bagdaha?

Bagdaha has a total population of 1,169, including 578 males and 591 females.

How many households are there in Bagdaha?

There are 248 households in Bagdaha.

What is the literacy rate in Bagdaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagdaha is 49.02%. Male literacy is 64.19% and female literacy is 34.18%.