Jhalakdih - Jainagar, Koderma

Jhalakdih is a village situated in the Jainagar subdivision of Koderma district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 32 km from Koderma. Katiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalakdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalakdih is 349994. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 825109 pincode. Jumritilaia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalakdih

Jhalakdih 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)
AmbadihEast0.94 km
KatiaSouth1.67 km
MatauniNorth-East1.88 km
NandodihNorth-West2.32 km
MakatpurNorth-West2.35 km
BeladihNorth-East2.72 km
GhurmundaWest3.12 km
Dasaro KhurdEast3.15 km
KenduatanrNorth3.17 km
GargiSouth3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhalakdih

Public transport in the Jhalakdih is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsabad, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jumritilaia to Jhalakdih is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koderma to Jhalakdih is about 32 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 Jhalakdih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Jhalakdih

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhalakdih 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 Jhalakdih

Where is Jhalakdih located?

Jhalakdih village is located in Jainagar Subdivision, Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhalakdih?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhalakdih is Katiya.

What is the pincode of Jhalakdih?

The pincode of Jhalakdih is 825109.