Sagbehari - Masalia, Dumka

Sagbehari 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 34 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Kunjbona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sagbehari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagbehari is 372060. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.71 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode.

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

Population of Sagbehari

As per Census 2011, Sagbehari village has a total population of 247 people, consisting of 121 males and 126 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population247121126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532330
Scheduled Tribes (ST)693336
Literate Population1208337
Illiterate Population1273889

Nearby Villages of Sagbehari

Sagbehari 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)
BrindabaniSouth1.13 km
Bedia SaontaliNorth1.37 km
SingrogadiEast1.91 km
BediaWest2.21 km
BagdumiNorth-East2.26 km
PutuljorSouth-East2.38 km
BirajpurEast2.42 km
GamraSouth2.55 km
DomnadihNorth-West2.58 km
AmjoriaNorth2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sagbehari

Sagbehari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jama, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Sagbehari is about 34 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 Sagbehari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sagbehari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sagbehari 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Sagbehari

Where is Sagbehari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sagbehari?

The Gram Panchayat of Sagbehari is Kunjbona.

What is the pincode of Sagbehari?

The pincode of Sagbehari is 814119.

What is the population of Sagbehari?

Sagbehari has a total population of 247, including 121 males and 126 females.

How many households are there in Sagbehari?

There are 40 households in Sagbehari.

What is the literacy rate in Sagbehari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sagbehari is 48.58%. Male literacy is 68.60% and female literacy is 29.37%.