Sarkanda - Jarmundi, Dumka

Sarkanda is a village situated in the Jarmundi subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Raikinari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkanda is 370000. The village covers a total geographical area of 33 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode.

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

Population of Sarkanda

As per Census 2011, Sarkanda village has a total population of 176 people, consisting of 90 males and 86 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1769086
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432320
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769086
Literate Population764432
Illiterate Population1004654

Nearby Villages of Sarkanda

Sarkanda 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)
MachkolEast0.69 km
DomohaniNorth-East0.74 km
BhangidihSouth-West1.03 km
UrmaraSouth-East1.06 km
SaraiyatikarEast1.12 km
RaykanaliSouth-East1.19 km
PetajamSouth-West1.27 km
MokhapurNorth1.29 km
AmriNorth-West1.47 km
KhoribarWest1.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarkanda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sarkanda. The nearest railway station is Chandanpahari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Sarkanda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarkanda

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

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

Health Facilities in Sarkanda

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

Where is Sarkanda located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sarkanda?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarkanda is Raikinari.

What is the pincode of Sarkanda?

The pincode of Sarkanda is 814145.

What is the population of Sarkanda?

Sarkanda has a total population of 176, including 90 males and 86 females.

How many households are there in Sarkanda?

There are 39 households in Sarkanda.

What is the literacy rate in Sarkanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarkanda is 43.18%. Male literacy is 48.89% and female literacy is 37.21%.