Jaridih - Jamua, Giridih

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaridih is 351352. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode.

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

Population of Jaridih

As per Census 2011, Jaridih village has a total population of 1,590 people, consisting of 810 males and 780 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 786 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,590810780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332161171
Scheduled Castes (SC)1588573
Literate Population804508296
Illiterate Population786302484

Nearby Villages of Jaridih

Jaridih 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)
ManjhladihEast0.95 km
MadhopurSouth-West1.22 km
DummaNorth1.71 km
BhanodihSouth-West1.82 km
KenduaWest2.00 km
BhupatdihEast2.00 km
BalbalaNorth-East2.03 km
ManakdihaSouth-West2.15 km
ChhatmakaNorth-West2.24 km
GadiSouth-West2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaridih

Public transport in the Jaridih is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Giridih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Jaridih is about 32 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 Jaridih

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

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

Health Facilities in Jaridih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jaridih

Where is Jaridih located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jaridih?

The Gram Panchayat of Jaridih is Shali.

What is the pincode of Jaridih?

The pincode of Jaridih is 825412.

What is the population of Jaridih?

Jaridih has a total population of 1,590, including 810 males and 780 females.

How many households are there in Jaridih?

There are 240 households in Jaridih.

What is the literacy rate in Jaridih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaridih is 50.57%. Male literacy is 62.72% and female literacy is 37.95%.