Jarkund - Sarath, Deoghar
Jarkund is a village situated in the Sarath subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarth and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Devghar. Barbad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarkund village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarkund is 355110. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.32 hectares and falls under the 814149 pincode. Madhupur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Jarkund village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Jarkund
Jarkund 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mangna Chak | North-West | 0.78 km |
| Khamar | North | 0.99 km |
| Siktiya | North-West | 1.12 km |
| Telia | South-West | 1.16 km |
| Ghordaur | North-East | 1.42 km |
| Thekahi | South | 1.43 km |
| Amjora | South | 1.76 km |
| Piarsol | North | 1.82 km |
| Gairbad Gangapur | North | 2.02 km |
| Sobha Chak | North-West | 2.09 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Jarkund
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Jarkund. The nearest railway station is Madankata, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhupur to Jarkund is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Devghar to Jarkund is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jarkund
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jarkund village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Jarkund
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jarkund village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Jarkund
Where is Jarkund located?
Jarkund village is located in Sarath Subdivision, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jarkund?
The Gram Panchayat of Jarkund is Barbad.
What is the pincode of Jarkund?
The pincode of Jarkund is 814149.