Jamda - Potka, East Singhbum

Jamda is a village situated in the Potka subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 45 km from Jamshedpur. Jamda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamda is 363890. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 831002 pincode.

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

Population of Jamda

According to the 2011 Census, Jamda village had a total population of 1,163 people, including 568 males and 595 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.33%, with male literacy at 78.35% and female literacy at 55.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 554.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,163568595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1628379
Scheduled Castes (SC)271413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)554254300
Literate Population664380284
Illiterate Population499188311

Nearby Villages of Jamda

Jamda 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)
BhelaidiNorth-East0.96 km
Bara BhalkiWest1.12 km
PanasdihaNorth1.18 km
TopgariyaEast1.25 km
RugrisaiSouth1.39 km
Bara PichkabasaNorth1.49 km
Chhota PichkabasaNorth1.84 km
Pora BhalkiWest1.87 km
KharbandEast2.04 km
Khanr DeuliNorth-West2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamda

Jamda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamshedpur to Jamda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jamda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jamda

Where is Jamda located?

Jamda village is located in Potka Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jamda?

Jamda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamda?

The pincode of Jamda is 831002.

What is the population of Jamda?

Jamda had a total population of 1,163, including 568 males and 595 females.

How many households are there in Jamda?

Jamda had 252 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamda was 66.33%. Male literacy was 78.35% and female literacy was 55.04%.