Paharkol - Jama, Dumka

Paharkol is a village situated in the Jama subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jama and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Nachangaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharkol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharkol is 371682. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 814110 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paharkol

As per Census 2011, Paharkol village has a total population of 521 people, consisting of 255 males and 266 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 215 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 434 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population521255266
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095554
Scheduled Tribes (ST)434213221
Literate Population21513877
Illiterate Population306117189

Nearby Villages of Paharkol

Paharkol 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)
PachkothiaNorth-West0.96 km
BhorabadSouth-West1.53 km
JamdalipaharpurSouth-East1.57 km
KadampurEast1.58 km
SikarpurWest1.74 km
BarudihNorth-East1.82 km
BhotokauriaNorth2.00 km
ChhatapahariSouth2.18 km
HathbalramNorth-West2.28 km
KhapchuaWest2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paharkol

Public transport in the Paharkol is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Paharkol is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paharkol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Paharkol

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paharkol 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Paharkol

Where is Paharkol located?

Paharkol village is located in Jama Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paharkol?

The Gram Panchayat of Paharkol is Nachangaria.

What is the pincode of Paharkol?

The pincode of Paharkol is 814110.

What is the population of Paharkol?

Paharkol has a total population of 521, including 255 males and 266 females.

How many households are there in Paharkol?

There are 110 households in Paharkol.

What is the literacy rate in Paharkol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paharkol is 41.27%. Male literacy is 54.12% and female literacy is 28.95%.