Jamdiha - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Jamdiha is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Lohopitti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdiha is 361559. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 828305 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

Jamdiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamdiha

According to the 2011 Census, Jamdiha village had a total population of 2,548 people, including 1,346 males and 1,202 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.84%, with male literacy at 83.62% and female literacy at 60.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamdiha

Jamdiha 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 Jamdiha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jamdiha. The nearest railway station is Jamuniatand, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Jamdiha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdiha

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

Health Facilities in Jamdiha

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

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