Deodih - Kandi, Garhwa

Deodih is a village situated in the Kandi subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Shivpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deodih is 347225. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.14 hectares and falls under the 822120 pincode.

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

Population of Deodih

According to the 2011 Census, Deodih village had a total population of 844 people, including 438 males and 406 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.20%, with male literacy at 79.25% and female literacy at 45.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Deodih

Deodih 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 Deodih

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Deodih. The nearest railway station is Muhammadganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Deodih is about 35 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 Deodih

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

Health Facilities in Deodih

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

FAQs about Deodih