Jobe - Murhu, Khunti

Jobe is a village situated in the Murhu subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Khunti, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Hansa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jobe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jobe is 375132. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode.

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

Population of Jobe

As per Census 2011, Jobe village has a total population of 264 people, consisting of 128 males and 136 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 96 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population264128136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321319
Scheduled Tribes (ST)264128136
Literate Population1688682
Illiterate Population964254

Nearby Villages of Jobe

Jobe 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)
MeralEast0.89 km
DuluaNorth1.27 km
HeselWest1.33 km
MahilSouth1.82 km
PerkaSouth-East2.23 km
ItheNorth-East2.35 km
KunjlaNorth2.58 km
PoklaEast3.08 km
BichnaNorth-West3.14 km
SaradkelaWest3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jobe

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jobe. The nearest railway station is Karra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Khunti to Jobe is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jobe

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

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

Health Facilities in Jobe

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

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

FAQs about Jobe

Where is Jobe located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jobe?

The Gram Panchayat of Jobe is Hansa.

What is the pincode of Jobe?

The pincode of Jobe is 835210.

What is the population of Jobe?

Jobe has a total population of 264, including 128 males and 136 females.

How many households are there in Jobe?

There are 47 households in Jobe.

What is the literacy rate in Jobe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jobe is 63.64%. Male literacy is 67.19% and female literacy is 60.29%.