Kalajhor - Baliapur, Dhanbad

Kalajhor is a village situated in the Baliapur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Gharbar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalajhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalajhor is 361932. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 828201 pincode. Sindri is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kalajhor

According to the 2011 Census, Kalajhor village had a total population of 313 people, including 167 males and 146 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.19%, with male literacy at 37.41% and female literacy at 12.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalajhor

Kalajhor 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 Kalajhor

Kalajhor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindri Town, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Kalajhor is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalajhor

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

Health Facilities in Kalajhor

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

FAQs about Kalajhor