Saharjam - Jamua, Giridih

Saharjam is a village situated in the Jamua subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamua and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Dhontho serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saharjam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saharjam is 351195. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 815315 pincode.

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

Population of Saharjam

As per Census 2011, Saharjam village has a total population of 55 people, consisting of 27 males and 28 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 24 literate and 31 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population552728
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1055
Literate Population24177
Illiterate Population311021

Nearby Villages of Saharjam

Saharjam 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)
GaikuroWest0.83 km
NawaserEast0.86 km
BalaidihEast1.79 km
RatanpuraNorth1.80 km
NayakdihNorth-East1.82 km
RembaNorth-West2.12 km
KhandidihNorth-East2.28 km
ShaliSouth-West2.40 km
MalhoNorth2.72 km
NimadihEast2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saharjam

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Saharjam. The nearest railway station is Hazaribagh Road, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Saharjam is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saharjam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Saharjam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Saharjam

Where is Saharjam located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Saharjam?

The Gram Panchayat of Saharjam is Dhontho.

What is the pincode of Saharjam?

The pincode of Saharjam is 815315.

What is the population of Saharjam?

Saharjam has a total population of 55, including 27 males and 28 females.

How many households are there in Saharjam?

There are 8 households in Saharjam.

What is the literacy rate in Saharjam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saharjam is 43.64%. Male literacy is 62.96% and female literacy is 25.00%.