Jalasar - Murhu, Khunti

Jalasar is a village situated in the Murhu subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murmu and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Khunti. Rumutkel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalasar is 375164. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.62 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode. Khunti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jalasar

As per Census 2011, Jalasar village has a total population of 120 people, consisting of 57 males and 63 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 1,105 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 26 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1205763
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311417
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1195663
Literate Population261511
Illiterate Population944252

Nearby Villages of Jalasar

Jalasar 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)
JaherberaWest0.82 km
KuldaEast1.27 km
HatumundiNorth-East1.27 km
KarankaNorth1.51 km
KatidiriSouth-West1.54 km
DudurSouth1.69 km
KankusiNorth-West1.78 km
BindadiriNorth-East2.06 km
KomdelaSouth-East2.31 km
KumurEast2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jalasar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jalasar. The nearest railway station is Pokla, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Khunti to Jalasar is about 34 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 Jalasar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jalasar

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

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

FAQs about Jalasar

Where is Jalasar located?

Jalasar village is located in Murhu Subdivision, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jalasar?

The Gram Panchayat of Jalasar is Rumutkel.

What is the pincode of Jalasar?

The pincode of Jalasar is 835210.

What is the population of Jalasar?

Jalasar has a total population of 120, including 57 males and 63 females.

How many households are there in Jalasar?

There are 18 households in Jalasar.

What is the literacy rate in Jalasar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalasar is 21.67%. Male literacy is 26.32% and female literacy is 17.46%.