Jajalkatia - Masalia, Dumka

Jajalkatia is a village situated in the Masalia subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maslia and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Kunjbona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jajalkatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jajalkatia is 372074. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.73 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode.

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

Population of Jajalkatia

As per Census 2011, Jajalkatia village has a total population of 111 people, consisting of 50 males and 61 females. The village has 20 households and a sex ratio of 1,220 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 52 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1115061
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1115061
Literate Population592831
Illiterate Population522230

Nearby Villages of Jajalkatia

Jajalkatia 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)
BaskutiaSouth0.80 km
KumirdahaNorth-East1.25 km
BajarmaraWest1.28 km
PutuljorNorth1.56 km
KenddangalSouth-East1.56 km
BubudiEast1.62 km
KataharaSouth-West1.78 km
DomkataSouth-West2.09 km
BankatiWest2.10 km
JaruadihEast2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jajalkatia

Jajalkatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jama, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 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 Jajalkatia is about 26 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 Jajalkatia

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

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

Health Facilities in Jajalkatia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jajalkatia 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Jajalkatia

Where is Jajalkatia located?

Jajalkatia village is located in Masalia Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jajalkatia?

The Gram Panchayat of Jajalkatia is Kunjbona.

What is the pincode of Jajalkatia?

The pincode of Jajalkatia is 814119.

What is the population of Jajalkatia?

Jajalkatia has a total population of 111, including 50 males and 61 females.

How many households are there in Jajalkatia?

There are 20 households in Jajalkatia.

What is the literacy rate in Jajalkatia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jajalkatia is 53.15%. Male literacy is 56.00% and female literacy is 50.82%.