Neruapahari - Dumka

Neruapahari is a village situated in the Dumka subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 29 km from Dumka, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Darwarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neruapahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neruapahari is 371305. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.15 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode.

Neruapahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Neruapahari

As per Census 2011, Neruapahari village has a total population of 460 people, consisting of 230 males and 230 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 154 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population460230230
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773443
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1547579
Literate Population20213171
Illiterate Population25899159

Nearby Villages of Neruapahari

Neruapahari 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)
PhatepurNorth-West1.11 km
KendpahariSouth-East1.47 km
DamriEast1.56 km
JibanpurWest1.80 km
SaltalaEast1.95 km
BamandihaNorth1.98 km
HariraydiNorth-West2.12 km
GoalsimlaNorth-East2.29 km
SuripalanSouth-West2.55 km
GolamdihWest2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Neruapahari

Neruapahari 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 Dumka, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Neruapahari is about 29 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 Neruapahari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Neruapahari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Neruapahari 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 >10 km

FAQs about Neruapahari

Where is Neruapahari located?

Neruapahari village is located in Dumka Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Neruapahari?

The Gram Panchayat of Neruapahari is Darwarpur.

What is the pincode of Neruapahari?

The pincode of Neruapahari is 814119.

What is the population of Neruapahari?

Neruapahari has a total population of 460, including 230 males and 230 females.

How many households are there in Neruapahari?

There are 87 households in Neruapahari.

What is the literacy rate in Neruapahari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neruapahari is 43.91%. Male literacy is 56.96% and female literacy is 30.87%.