Pichhri - Palojori, Deoghar

Pichhri is a village situated in the Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhupur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Kunjbona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pichhri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pichhri is 355405. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 814146 pincode.

Pichhri 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 Pichhri

As per Census 2011, Pichhri village has a total population of 202 people, consisting of 92 males and 110 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 1,195 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20292110
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331419
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20292110
Literate Population1086147
Illiterate Population943163

Nearby Villages of Pichhri

Pichhri 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)
JamdharaWest1.17 km
GhaghajorEast1.60 km
PattippiSouth-West1.79 km
BhurandiaNorth-East2.11 km
KapsaSouth2.24 km
Chak KapsaSouth2.36 km
DhajoriaSouth-West2.48 km
KohabaraEast2.88 km
PipraSouth2.90 km
ChihutiaWest2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pichhri

Public transport in the Pichhri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basukinath, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Pichhri is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pichhri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pichhri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pichhri 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pichhri

Where is Pichhri located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pichhri?

The Gram Panchayat of Pichhri is Kunjbona.

What is the pincode of Pichhri?

The pincode of Pichhri is 814146.

What is the population of Pichhri?

Pichhri has a total population of 202, including 92 males and 110 females.

How many households are there in Pichhri?

There are 33 households in Pichhri.

What is the literacy rate in Pichhri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pichhri is 53.47%. Male literacy is 66.30% and female literacy is 42.73%.