Jagdishpur - Gawan, Giridih

Jagdishpur is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Pihara Purwi Bhag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagdishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagdishpur is 350354. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.25 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Jagdishpur 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 Jagdishpur

As per Census 2011, Jagdishpur village has a total population of 2,792 people, consisting of 1,436 males and 1,356 females. The village has 445 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 548 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,337 literate and 1,455 illiterate residents. Additionally, 465 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur 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 Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Jagdishpur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagdishpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagdishpur

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

FAQs about Jagdishpur