Pachamba - Jamua, Giridih

Pachamba is a village situated in the Jamua subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamua and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Chilga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachamba is 351453. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.36 hectares and falls under the 815314 pincode.

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

Population of Pachamba

As per Census 2011, Pachamba village has a total population of 161 people, consisting of 89 males and 72 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 808 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 71 literate and 90 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1618972
Child Population (0–6 yrs)26197
Literate Population715021
Illiterate Population903951

Nearby Villages of Pachamba

Pachamba 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)
ChilgaSouth-East1.02 km
ChandudihSouth-West1.14 km
BahuriadihWest1.27 km
PathritanrNorth1.45 km
MalidihNorth1.60 km
BamitanrEast1.97 km
GondlitanrNorth-West2.18 km
OjhadihSouth2.23 km
SonardihSouth-East2.32 km
GambhariaSouth-East2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pachamba

Public transport in the Pachamba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Pachamba is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachamba

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

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

Where is Pachamba located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pachamba?

The Gram Panchayat of Pachamba is Chilga.

What is the pincode of Pachamba?

The pincode of Pachamba is 815314.

What is the population of Pachamba?

Pachamba has a total population of 161, including 89 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Pachamba?

There are 25 households in Pachamba.

What is the literacy rate in Pachamba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachamba is 44.10%. Male literacy is 56.18% and female literacy is 29.17%.