Jamdhara - Jarmundi, Dumka

Jamdhara is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jarmundi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Bohrabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamdhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdhara is 370135. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.34 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode.

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

Population of Jamdhara

According to the 2011 Census, Jamdhara village had a total population of 215 people, including 104 males and 111 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.69%, with male literacy at 70.73% and female literacy at 35.29%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population215104111
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482226
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population885830
Illiterate Population1274681

Nearby Villages of Jamdhara

Jamdhara 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)
PichhriEast1.17 km
PattippiSouth1.49 km
ChihutiaNorth-West1.74 km
KusmaWest1.92 km
BaraddubaNorth-West1.95 km
TetariyaSouth-West2.18 km
JartalNorth-West2.36 km
DhajoriaSouth2.37 km
AsansolNorth2.41 km
SugipahariSouth-West2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamdhara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jamdhara. The nearest railway station is Basukinath, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Jamdhara is about 35 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 Jamdhara

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

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

Health Facilities in Jamdhara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jamdhara

Where is Jamdhara located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jamdhara?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamdhara is Bohrabad.

What is the pincode of Jamdhara?

The pincode of Jamdhara is 814145.

What is the population of Jamdhara?

Jamdhara had a total population of 215, including 104 males and 111 females.

How many households are there in Jamdhara?

Jamdhara had 33 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamdhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamdhara was 52.69%. Male literacy was 70.73% and female literacy was 35.29%.