Jamua

Jamua is a village located in Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 64km away from sub-district headquarter Palojori (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Deoghar. As per 2009 stats, Basaha is the gram panchayat of Jamua village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamua unique in its vibrant Palojori-Deoghar region. You’ll see Jamua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jamua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamua is 355474. The village spans a total geographical area of 77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 814146. Palojori is nearest town to Jamua village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jamua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sarath Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jamua

Population of Jamua

According to the 2011 Census, Jamua has a total population of about 875, with approximately 466 males and 409 females. The sex ratio is around 877 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 204 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 91 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.40%, with male literacy at about 62.23% and female literacy near 36.92%. There are around 147 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jamua. As per the 2011 stats, Jamua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jamua

Knowing the nearby villages of Jamua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jamua.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamua