Chhaglajor - Palojori, Deoghar

Chhaglajor is a village situated in the Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palojori and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Sagarajore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhaglajor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhaglajor is 355431. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 814146 pincode.

Chhaglajor 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 Chhaglajor

According to the 2011 Census, Chhaglajor village had a total population of 2,419 people, including 1,225 males and 1,194 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.94%, with male literacy at 70.77% and female literacy at 38.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 739.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhaglajor

Chhaglajor 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 Chhaglajor

Chhaglajor 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 Jama, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Chhaglajor is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhaglajor

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

Health Facilities in Chhaglajor

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

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