Jilingsira - Ghaghra, Gumla

Jilingsira is a village situated in the Ghaghra subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 44 km from Gumla, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Adar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jilingsira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jilingsira is 375543. The village covers a total geographical area of 1109.1 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.

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

Population of Jilingsira

According to the 2011 Census, Jilingsira village had a total population of 933 people, including 480 males and 453 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.57%, with male literacy at 68.63% and female literacy at 41.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 932.

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 Population933480453
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1527280
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)932480452
Literate Population434280154
Illiterate Population499200299

Nearby Villages of Jilingsira

Jilingsira 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)
KorleSouth2.93 km
MalgoEast3.04 km
PaunriNorth3.59 km
BimarlaSouth-West3.78 km
AdarEast3.95 km
Chhota AjiyatuSouth-East4.17 km
SalgiNorth-East4.25 km
AjiyatuSouth-East4.41 km
BarangSouth4.43 km
ManjiraNorth4.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jilingsira

Public transport in the Jilingsira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohardaga, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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

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

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jilingsira

Where is Jilingsira located?

Jilingsira village is located in Ghaghra Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jilingsira?

The Gram Panchayat of Jilingsira is Adar.

What is the pincode of Jilingsira?

The pincode of Jilingsira is 835207.

What is the population of Jilingsira?

Jilingsira had a total population of 933, including 480 males and 453 females.

How many households are there in Jilingsira?

Jilingsira had 155 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jilingsira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jilingsira was 55.57%. Male literacy was 68.63% and female literacy was 41.29%.