Jamua - Saraiyahat, Dumka

Jamua is a village situated in the Saraiyahat subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraiyahat and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Digghi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamua is 369336. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.28 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode.

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

Population of Jamua

As per Census 2011, Jamua village has a total population of 120 people, consisting of 63 males and 57 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 58 literate and 62 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1206357
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20119
Literate Population583523
Illiterate Population622834

Nearby Villages of Jamua

Jamua is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jamua

Public transport in the Jamua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

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 Jamua is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamua

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

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

Health Facilities in Jamua

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

FAQs about Jamua

Where is Jamua located?

Jamua village is located in Saraiyahat Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamua?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamua is Digghi.

What is the pincode of Jamua?

The pincode of Jamua is 814145.

What is the population of Jamua?

Jamua has a total population of 120, including 63 males and 57 females.

How many households are there in Jamua?

There are 26 households in Jamua.

What is the literacy rate in Jamua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamua is 48.33%. Male literacy is 55.56% and female literacy is 40.35%.