Jhujhia - Ramgarh, Dumka

Jhujhia is a village situated in the Ramgarh subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramgarh and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Susnia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhujhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhujhia is 370317. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode.

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

Population of Jhujhia

As per Census 2011, Jhujhia village has a total population of 150 people, consisting of 72 males and 78 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 64 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1507278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291613
Scheduled Tribes (ST)582830
Literate Population643727
Illiterate Population863551

Nearby Villages of Jhujhia

Jhujhia 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)
DundiaSouth0.72 km
ChandpurWest0.89 km
BaskiaSouth-East1.06 km
SusaniaNorth-East1.28 km
TaratikarNorth-West1.37 km
KusumahaSouth-West1.60 km
RanidindaSouth1.69 km
PatarpahariSouth-West1.72 km
BasterwaNorth-West1.86 km
SundridolEast1.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhujhia

Jhujhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Jhujhia is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhujhia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jhujhia

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

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

FAQs about Jhujhia

Where is Jhujhia located?

Jhujhia village is located in Ramgarh Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhujhia?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhujhia is Susnia.

What is the pincode of Jhujhia?

The pincode of Jhujhia is 814119.

What is the population of Jhujhia?

Jhujhia has a total population of 150, including 72 males and 78 females.

How many households are there in Jhujhia?

There are 37 households in Jhujhia.

What is the literacy rate in Jhujhia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhujhia is 42.67%. Male literacy is 51.39% and female literacy is 34.62%.