Khamarchak - Fatehpur, Jamtara
Khamarchak is a village situated in the Fatehpur subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jamtara. Simaldubi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamarchak village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamarchak is 373074. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 814166 pincode.
Khamarchak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Khamarchak
Khamarchak 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bandarpahari | South | 0.85 km |
| Toro | North | 1.03 km |
| Barmasia | East | 1.13 km |
| Ghaghar | South | 1.67 km |
| Tarapatiya | East | 1.69 km |
| Dalberia | North | 1.80 km |
| Salpatra | South-East | 1.90 km |
| Dipaya | North-East | 1.95 km |
| Putuljor | West | 2.26 km |
| Nilkanthapur | East | 2.34 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khamarchak
Khamarchak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamtara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Khamarchak is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khamarchak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khamarchak village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Khamarchak
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khamarchak village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khamarchak
Where is Khamarchak located?
Khamarchak village is located in Fatehpur Subdivision, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khamarchak?
The Gram Panchayat of Khamarchak is Simaldubi.
What is the pincode of Khamarchak?
The pincode of Khamarchak is 814166.