Paharidih - Jarmundi, Dumka

Paharidih is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jarmundi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Jonka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paharidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paharidih is 369726. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Paharidih

As per Census 2011, Paharidih village has a total population of 42 people, consisting of 22 males and 20 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 16 literate and 26 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population422220
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165
Literate Population1697
Illiterate Population261313

Nearby Villages of Paharidih

Paharidih 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 Paharidih

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Paharidih. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Paharidih.

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 Paharidih is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paharidih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Paharidih

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

Where is Paharidih located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Paharidih?

The Gram Panchayat of Paharidih is Jonka.

What is the pincode of Paharidih?

The pincode of Paharidih is 814145.

What is the population of Paharidih?

Paharidih has a total population of 42, including 22 males and 20 females.

How many households are there in Paharidih?

There are 7 households in Paharidih.

What is the literacy rate in Paharidih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paharidih is 38.10%. Male literacy is 40.91% and female literacy is 35.00%.