Alodih - Jamua, Giridih

Alodih is a village situated in the Jamua subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Tara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alodih is 351305. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.45 hectares and falls under the 815318 pincode.

Alodih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Alodih

According to the 2011 Census, Alodih village had a total population of 448 people, including 238 males and 210 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.70%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 61.11%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population448238210
Child Population (0–6 yrs)774730
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population266156110
Illiterate Population18282100

Nearby Villages of Alodih

Alodih 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)
DanutanrWest1.29 km
BarmasiaSouth-East1.30 km
MurkhariNorth2.04 km
DhurgargiSouth2.16 km
BaratanrSouth-East2.42 km
PandnatandWest2.53 km
JharkhandiNorth-West2.54 km
ParsanNorth-West2.56 km
BhaiadihNorth-East2.61 km
TelmakriSouth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Alodih

Alodih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hazaribagh Road, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Alodih

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

Where is Alodih located?

Alodih village is located in Jamua Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Alodih?

The Gram Panchayat of Alodih is Tara.

What is the pincode of Alodih?

The pincode of Alodih is 815318.

What is the population of Alodih?

Alodih had a total population of 448, including 238 males and 210 females.

How many households are there in Alodih?

Alodih had 65 households.

What is the literacy rate in Alodih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alodih was 71.70%. Male literacy was 81.68% and female literacy was 61.11%.