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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jaruwadih village had a total population of 543 people, including 275 males and 268 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.99%, with male literacy at 72.22% and female literacy at 41.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

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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