Koam - Ramgarh, Dumka

Koam is a village situated in the Ramgarh subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Dumka, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kowaam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koam is 370272. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.6 hectares and falls under the 814119 pincode.

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

Population of Koam

As per Census 2011, Koam village has a total population of 616 people, consisting of 300 males and 316 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 604 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population616300316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703634
Scheduled Tribes (ST)604295309
Literate Population274164110
Illiterate Population342136206

Nearby Villages of Koam

Koam 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)
DhaniapahariNorth-West1.37 km
KathaldihNorth-East1.43 km
SemaidumaSouth-West1.45 km
DholpatharSouth-East1.53 km
PinrargariaSouth1.55 km
SaraipaniEast1.72 km
TalSouth-West1.87 km
BhorandihaSouth2.09 km
BabupatojoriaWest2.09 km
SarwapaniNorth-East2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koam

Koam 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 75.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Koam is about 28 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 Koam

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

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

Health Facilities in Koam

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

Where is Koam located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Koam?

The Gram Panchayat of Koam is Kowaam.

What is the pincode of Koam?

The pincode of Koam is 814119.

What is the population of Koam?

Koam has a total population of 616, including 300 males and 316 females.

How many households are there in Koam?

There are 138 households in Koam.

What is the literacy rate in Koam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koam is 44.48%. Male literacy is 54.67% and female literacy is 34.81%.