Jaruadih - Masalia, Dumka

Jaruadih is a village situated in the Masalia subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masalia and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Dhobna Haribahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaruadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaruadih is 372078. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode.

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

Population of Jaruadih

As per Census 2011, Jaruadih village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 115 males and 109 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population224115109
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211011
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1609862
Illiterate Population641747

Nearby Villages of Jaruadih

Jaruadih 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)
BubudiSouth-West0.77 km
NaoasarEast0.98 km
RanighagharSouth1.27 km
KumirdahaNorth-West1.61 km
KenddangalSouth-West1.71 km
BaskutiaSouth-West2.22 km
Chhota BaramasiNorth-East2.22 km
JajalkatiaWest2.26 km
LaharjuriaEast2.34 km
KesaraydihSouth-West2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaruadih

Jaruadih 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 52.2 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 Jaruadih 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 Jaruadih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jaruadih

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

Where is Jaruadih located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jaruadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Jaruadih is Dhobna Haribahal.

What is the pincode of Jaruadih?

The pincode of Jaruadih is 814119.

What is the population of Jaruadih?

Jaruadih has a total population of 224, including 115 males and 109 females.

How many households are there in Jaruadih?

There are 54 households in Jaruadih.

What is the literacy rate in Jaruadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaruadih is 71.43%. Male literacy is 85.22% and female literacy is 56.88%.