Jeruadih - Dhanwar, Giridih

Jeruadih is a village situated in the Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanwar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Ambatand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jeruadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeruadih is 350974. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.84 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Jeruadih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jeruadih

As per Census 2011, Jeruadih village has a total population of 2,179 people, consisting of 1,160 males and 1,019 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,241 literate and 938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1791,1601,019
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391206185
Scheduled Castes (SC)1618873
Literate Population1,241785456
Illiterate Population938375563

Nearby Villages of Jeruadih

Jeruadih 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)
AlagdesiSouth1.20 km
MohnagadhaNorth-East1.27 km
BhingodihEast1.32 km
Labania Alias BelaSouth-West1.93 km
JiwaniadihNorth-East2.18 km
DayalpurNorth-East2.19 km
JogiyatilhaNorth-East2.21 km
BaijudihSouth2.26 km
IntochanchSouth-East2.50 km
MakdihaSouth-East2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jeruadih

Public transport in the Jeruadih is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsabad, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Jeruadih is about 48 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 Jeruadih

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

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

Where is Jeruadih located?

Jeruadih village is located in Dhanwar Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jeruadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Jeruadih is Ambatand.

What is the pincode of Jeruadih?

The pincode of Jeruadih is 825412.

What is the population of Jeruadih?

Jeruadih has a total population of 2,179, including 1,160 males and 1,019 females.

How many households are there in Jeruadih?

There are 322 households in Jeruadih.

What is the literacy rate in Jeruadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jeruadih is 56.95%. Male literacy is 67.67% and female literacy is 44.75%.