Jalima - Katkamsandi, Hazaribagh

Jalima is a village situated in the Katkamsandi subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katkamsandi and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Romi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalima is 368644. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 825319 pincode.

Jalima village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hazaribagh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jalima

According to the 2011 Census, Jalima village had a total population of 229 people, including 128 males and 101 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 789 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.53%, with male literacy at 68.70% and female literacy at 61.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206.

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 Population229128101
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231310
Scheduled Castes (SC)20611492
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1357956
Illiterate Population944945

Nearby Villages of Jalima

Jalima 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)
BartuaNorth-East0.84 km
KachanpurSouth-West1.28 km
ChharwaSouth-East1.57 km
DukraNorth-East1.95 km
AsdhirNorth-West2.20 km
GodokharSouth2.31 km
AtiaSouth-East2.46 km
LupungNorth2.55 km
MayapurEast2.78 km
RomiSouth-East2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jalima

Public transport in the Jalima is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hendegir, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Jalima is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalima

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jalima

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

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

FAQs about Jalima

Where is Jalima located?

Jalima village is located in Katkamsandi Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jalima?

The Gram Panchayat of Jalima is Romi.

What is the pincode of Jalima?

The pincode of Jalima is 825319.

What is the population of Jalima?

Jalima had a total population of 229, including 128 males and 101 females.

How many households are there in Jalima?

Jalima had 34 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jalima?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalima was 65.53%. Male literacy was 68.70% and female literacy was 61.54%.