Nawasar - Jarmundi, Dumka

Nawasar is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jarmundi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Bohrabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawasar is 370128. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode.

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

Population of Nawasar

As per Census 2011, Nawasar village has a total population of 231 people, consisting of 123 males and 108 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population231123108
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412417
Scheduled Castes (SC)703733
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1498069
Literate Population1208733
Illiterate Population1113675

Nearby Villages of Nawasar

Nawasar 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)
DhorwariSouth-West0.62 km
BansgohariSouth0.94 km
SamlapurNorth-East1.15 km
ChihutiaEast1.31 km
BaraddubaEast1.45 km
SukhdaWest1.55 km
MahuatanrWest1.61 km
MakraSouth-West1.81 km
KusmaSouth-East1.85 km
JartalNorth-East2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nawasar

Nawasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpahari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Nawasar is about 40 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 Nawasar

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

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

Health Facilities in Nawasar

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

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

FAQs about Nawasar

Where is Nawasar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nawasar?

The Gram Panchayat of Nawasar is Bohrabad.

What is the pincode of Nawasar?

The pincode of Nawasar is 814145.

What is the population of Nawasar?

Nawasar has a total population of 231, including 123 males and 108 females.

How many households are there in Nawasar?

There are 45 households in Nawasar.

What is the literacy rate in Nawasar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nawasar is 51.95%. Male literacy is 70.73% and female literacy is 30.56%.