Jili - Kathikund, Dumka

Jili is a village situated in the Kathikund subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathikunk and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Teliachak Bajar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jili is 370672. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.2 hectares and falls under the 814103 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jili

As per Census 2011, Jili village has a total population of 281 people, consisting of 147 males and 134 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 107 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population281147134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462719
Scheduled Tribes (ST)240126114
Literate Population1077136
Illiterate Population1747698

Nearby Villages of Jili

Jili 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)
Makra ChaparSouth0.82 km
DhaniapahariNorth-East0.94 km
KadarmaraSouth-East1.00 km
BhawanrpatharWest1.11 km
PhitkoriaNorth-West1.33 km
BalijorNorth1.46 km
MahuadangalEast1.53 km
Bara ChapraSouth-West1.58 km
BarataliWest1.84 km
PakardihSouth-West2.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jili

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jili. The nearest railway station is Dumka, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Jili 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 Jili

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

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

Health Facilities in Jili

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jili

Where is Jili located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jili?

The Gram Panchayat of Jili is Teliachak Bajar.

What is the pincode of Jili?

The pincode of Jili is 814103.

What is the population of Jili?

Jili has a total population of 281, including 147 males and 134 females.

How many households are there in Jili?

There are 65 households in Jili.

What is the literacy rate in Jili?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jili is 38.08%. Male literacy is 48.30% and female literacy is 26.87%.