Hirakanari - Jarmundi, Dumka

Hirakanari is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jarmundi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Kala Dumaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hirakanari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirakanari is 369665. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.7 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Hirakanari

As per Census 2011, Hirakanari village has a total population of 254 people, consisting of 134 males and 120 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 122 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population254134120
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512427
Scheduled Castes (SC)20911495
Literate Population1228240
Illiterate Population1325280

Nearby Villages of Hirakanari

Hirakanari is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Hirakanari

Hirakanari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Hirakanari.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Hirakanari is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirakanari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hirakanari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Hirakanari

Where is Hirakanari located?

Hirakanari village is located in Jarmundi Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hirakanari?

The Gram Panchayat of Hirakanari is Kala Dumaria.

What is the pincode of Hirakanari?

The pincode of Hirakanari is 814145.

What is the population of Hirakanari?

Hirakanari has a total population of 254, including 134 males and 120 females.

How many households are there in Hirakanari?

There are 58 households in Hirakanari.

What is the literacy rate in Hirakanari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hirakanari is 48.03%. Male literacy is 61.19% and female literacy is 33.33%.