Jogdhara - Jarmundi, Dumka

Jogdhara is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jarmundi and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Kushmaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jogdhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jogdhara is 369880. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.79 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode.

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

Population of Jogdhara

As per Census 2011, Jogdhara village has a total population of 374 people, consisting of 183 males and 191 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population374183191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)582731
Scheduled Tribes (ST)300148152
Literate Population1006040
Illiterate Population274123151

Nearby Villages of Jogdhara

Jogdhara 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)
TharipatharNorth-East0.86 km
BaratanrSouth-East1.31 km
KharsuriEast1.45 km
BandarjoriSouth-West1.77 km
SogradangalNorth-East1.79 km
DhobarnaSouth-West1.98 km
KateliNorth2.11 km
MachhitanrSouth-East2.32 km
PatsaraEast2.36 km
DhurwaSouth2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jogdhara

Public transport in the Jogdhara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basukinath, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Jogdhara is about 31 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 Jogdhara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jogdhara 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 Jogdhara

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

Where is Jogdhara located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jogdhara?

The Gram Panchayat of Jogdhara is Kushmaha.

What is the pincode of Jogdhara?

The pincode of Jogdhara is 814145.

What is the population of Jogdhara?

Jogdhara has a total population of 374, including 183 males and 191 females.

How many households are there in Jogdhara?

There are 81 households in Jogdhara.

What is the literacy rate in Jogdhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jogdhara is 26.74%. Male literacy is 32.79% and female literacy is 20.94%.