Jamdar - Gawan, Giridih

Jamdar is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Jamdar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdar is 350216. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Jamdar 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 Jamdar

According to the 2011 Census, Jamdar village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 618 males and 618 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 79.17% and female literacy at 48.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamdar

Jamdar 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 Jamdar

Jamdar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parsabad, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Jamdar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdar

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

Health Facilities in Jamdar

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

FAQs about Jamdar