Jojodag - Karra, Khunti

Jojodag is a village situated in the Karra subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karra Jojodag and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Khunti. Urikel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jojodag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jojodag is 374700. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode.

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

Population of Jojodag

As per Census 2011, Jojodag village has a total population of 622 people, consisting of 305 males and 317 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 293 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 553 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population622305317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)925339
Scheduled Castes (SC)1257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)553271282
Literate Population293170123
Illiterate Population329135194

Nearby Villages of Jojodag

Jojodag 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)
BikuadagNorth-East1.13 km
NidhiaSouth-East1.52 km
EtheSouth-West1.80 km
ChurleNorth1.86 km
HochorWest1.89 km
MuruchkelNorth-West2.22 km
UrikelNorth-East2.26 km
ChanpiEast2.58 km
MitkoroSouth-East2.67 km
BuduSouth-East2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jojodag

Jojodag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jariagarh, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khunti to Jojodag is about 39 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 Jojodag

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jojodag

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

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

FAQs about Jojodag

Where is Jojodag located?

Jojodag village is located in Karra Subdivision, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jojodag?

The Gram Panchayat of Jojodag is Urikel.

What is the pincode of Jojodag?

The pincode of Jojodag is 835210.

What is the population of Jojodag?

Jojodag has a total population of 622, including 305 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Jojodag?

There are 149 households in Jojodag.

What is the literacy rate in Jojodag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jojodag is 47.11%. Male literacy is 55.74% and female literacy is 38.80%.