Poddardihi - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Poddardihi is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chirkunda and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Upchuriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poddardihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poddardihi is 362036. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 828206 pincode. Chirkunda is the nearest town.

Poddardihi 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 Poddardihi

According to the 2011 Census, Poddardihi village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 593 males and 505 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 86.69% and female literacy at 64.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Poddardihi

Poddardihi 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 Poddardihi

Poddardihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Poddardihi is about 37 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 Poddardihi

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

Health Facilities in Poddardihi

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

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