Jorshol - Dhalbhumgarh, East Singhbum

Jorshol is a village situated in the Dhalbhumgarh subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from Ghatsila and around 66 km from E.singhbhum. Nutangarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jorshol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jorshol is 364130. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 832302 pincode. Dhalbhumgarh is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jorshol

As per Census 2011, Jorshol village has a total population of 683 people, consisting of 347 males and 336 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 642 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population683347336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773839
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642328314
Literate Population345211134
Illiterate Population338136202

Nearby Villages of Jorshol

Jorshol 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)
EktalSouth0.86 km
BanskatiyaNorth0.88 km
Kakur RamaSouth-East1.16 km
BangarkalaSouth1.41 km
KadamberaEast1.50 km
UldaNorth-East1.57 km
ShirishbaniWest1.60 km
BetjhariyaNorth-West1.62 km
PattanayaksholNorth-West1.70 km
NutangarhEast1.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jorshol

Public transport in the Jorshol is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalbhumgarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from E.singhbhum to Jorshol is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jorshol

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jorshol 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 Jorshol

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

Where is Jorshol located?

Jorshol village is located in Dhalbhumgarh Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jorshol?

The Gram Panchayat of Jorshol is Nutangarh.

What is the pincode of Jorshol?

The pincode of Jorshol is 832302.

What is the population of Jorshol?

Jorshol has a total population of 683, including 347 males and 336 females.

How many households are there in Jorshol?

There are 139 households in Jorshol.

What is the literacy rate in Jorshol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jorshol is 50.51%. Male literacy is 60.81% and female literacy is 39.88%.