Saharjodi - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Saharjodi is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Bhitiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saharjodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saharjodi is 361761. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.31 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode. Gobindpur is the nearest town.

Saharjodi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Saharjodi

As per Census 2011, Saharjodi village has a total population of 357 people, consisting of 177 males and 180 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 179 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 283 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population357177180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)714328
Scheduled Castes (SC)432023
Scheduled Tribes (ST)283140143
Literate Population17910178
Illiterate Population17876102

Nearby Villages of Saharjodi

Saharjodi 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)
PanchrukhiWest0.88 km
PatringSouth-East0.90 km
SugnaNorth1.29 km
LaherdiSouth-East1.59 km
BarioSouth-West1.69 km
Dumria Alias DumriatanrWest2.00 km
TitichapuriWest2.10 km
ShibpurSouth-East2.33 km
RampurNorth-East2.39 km
KuruaSouth2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saharjodi

Public transport in the Saharjodi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dokra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Saharjodi is about 27 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 Saharjodi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saharjodi 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 Saharjodi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saharjodi 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 Saharjodi

Where is Saharjodi located?

Saharjodi village is located in Gobindpur Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saharjodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Saharjodi is Bhitiya.

What is the pincode of Saharjodi?

The pincode of Saharjodi is 828109.

What is the population of Saharjodi?

Saharjodi has a total population of 357, including 177 males and 180 females.

How many households are there in Saharjodi?

There are 56 households in Saharjodi.

What is the literacy rate in Saharjodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saharjodi is 50.14%. Male literacy is 57.06% and female literacy is 43.33%.