Jogidih - Masalia, Dumka

Jogidih is a village situated in the Masalia subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Masalia and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Baskidih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jogidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jogidih is 371992. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.13 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode.

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

Population of Jogidih

As per Census 2011, Jogidih village has a total population of 325 people, consisting of 162 males and 163 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 127 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 280 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population325162163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532726
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Scheduled Tribes (ST)280137143
Literate Population1277651
Illiterate Population19886112

Nearby Villages of Jogidih

Jogidih 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)
GhasimarniNorth-West1.34 km
KuruaNorth-East1.63 km
FatehpurEast1.94 km
SrirampurSouth-West2.34 km
SingtutaNorth-East2.52 km
KhijuriaSouth2.59 km
BhoktadihNorth2.81 km
KalipatharEast3.30 km
Sita KahabarEast3.39 km
KolparaWest3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jogidih

Jogidih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamtara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 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 Jogidih is about 42 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 Jogidih

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

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

Health Facilities in Jogidih

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jogidih 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 >10 km

FAQs about Jogidih

Where is Jogidih located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jogidih?

The Gram Panchayat of Jogidih is Baskidih.

What is the pincode of Jogidih?

The pincode of Jogidih is 814119.

What is the population of Jogidih?

Jogidih has a total population of 325, including 162 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Jogidih?

There are 67 households in Jogidih.

What is the literacy rate in Jogidih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jogidih is 39.08%. Male literacy is 46.91% and female literacy is 31.29%.