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

As per Census 2011, Chhaglajor village has a total population of 2,419 people, consisting of 1,225 males and 1,194 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 484 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,063 literate and 1,356 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 739 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4191,2251,194
Child Population (0–6 yrs)484243241
Scheduled Castes (SC)412021
Scheduled Tribes (ST)739353386
Literate Population1,063695368
Illiterate Population1,356530826

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BediaEast1.42 km
KumgarhaNorth1.58 km
Chhota KunjbanaSouth-West1.93 km
JoropahariNorth2.10 km
AguaSouth-West2.14 km
PindraNorth-East2.16 km
DudhichuaWest2.21 km
DomnadihNorth-East2.41 km
ThengadihNorth-West2.54 km
PharasimalNorth2.56 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chhaglajor

Where is Chhaglajor located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chhaglajor?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhaglajor is Sagarajore.

What is the pincode of Chhaglajor?

The pincode of Chhaglajor is 814146.

What is the population of Chhaglajor?

Chhaglajor has a total population of 2,419, including 1,225 males and 1,194 females.

How many households are there in Chhaglajor?

There are 414 households in Chhaglajor.

What is the literacy rate in Chhaglajor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhaglajor is 43.94%. Male literacy is 56.73% and female literacy is 30.82%.