Jaluaduba - Kathikund, Dumka

Jaluaduba is a village situated in the Kathikund subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathikund and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Jhikra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaluaduba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaluaduba is 370632. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 814103 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jaluaduba

As per Census 2011, Jaluaduba village has a total population of 378 people, consisting of 181 males and 197 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 378 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population378181197
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753837
Scheduled Tribes (ST)378181197
Literate Population1437964
Illiterate Population235102133

Nearby Villages of Jaluaduba

Jaluaduba 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)
MusabilSouth-East1.13 km
MasaniaNorth-West1.19 km
KendpahariNorth1.24 km
RanaipahariSouth1.72 km
HarinsinhaSouth-West1.77 km
JagatpurWest1.98 km
AmarpaniNorth-West2.19 km
SaharberaSouth-East2.21 km
TaldihEast2.31 km
JamchuaNorth-East2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaluaduba

Public transport in the Jaluaduba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Hat, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 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 Jaluaduba is about 45 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 Jaluaduba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jaluaduba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jaluaduba

Where is Jaluaduba located?

Jaluaduba village is located in Kathikund Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jaluaduba?

The Gram Panchayat of Jaluaduba is Jhikra.

What is the pincode of Jaluaduba?

The pincode of Jaluaduba is 814103.

What is the population of Jaluaduba?

Jaluaduba has a total population of 378, including 181 males and 197 females.

How many households are there in Jaluaduba?

There are 82 households in Jaluaduba.

What is the literacy rate in Jaluaduba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaluaduba is 37.83%. Male literacy is 43.65% and female literacy is 32.49%.