Jaruwadih - Topchanchi, Dhanbad

Jaruwadih is a village situated in the Topchanchi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Topchanchi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Pawapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaruwadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaruwadih is 361289. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.23 hectares and falls under the 828402 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jaruwadih

As per Census 2011, Jaruwadih village has a total population of 543 people, consisting of 275 males and 268 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaruwadih

Jaruwadih 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 Jaruwadih

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jaruwadih. The nearest railway station is Bholldih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Jaruwadih is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaruwadih

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

Health Facilities in Jaruwadih

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

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