Pahamu - Sisai, Gumla

Pahamu is a village situated in the Sisai subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sisai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Bhurso serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahamu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahamu is 375664. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 835824 pincode.

Pahamu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sisai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pahamu

According to the 2011 Census, Pahamu village had a total population of 585 people, including 291 males and 294 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.88%, with male literacy at 60.64% and female literacy at 36.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahamu

Pahamu 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Pahamu

Pahamu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Irgaon, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Pahamu is about 50 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 Pahamu

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

Health Facilities in Pahamu

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

FAQs about Pahamu