Jenra - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Jenra is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chirkunda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Ghaghra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jenra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jenra is 362051. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.5 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jenra

According to the 2011 Census, Jenra village had a total population of 461 people, including 235 males and 226 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.82%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 49.48%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jenra

Jenra 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 Jenra

Jenra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Jenra

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

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