Janewa - Bhandaria, Garhwa

Janewa is a village situated in the Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandaria and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Janewa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janewa is 347945. The village covers a total geographical area of 1066.47 hectares and falls under the 822125 pincode. Garhwa is the nearest town.

Janewa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daltonganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palamau Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Janewa

According to the 2011 Census, Janewa village had a total population of 2,570 people, including 1,292 males and 1,278 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.90%, with male literacy at 71.13% and female literacy at 44.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,423.

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

Nearby Villages of Janewa

Janewa 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Janewa

Janewa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Janewa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janewa

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

Health Facilities in Janewa

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

FAQs about Janewa