Alagdiha - Garu, Latehar

Alagdiha is a village situated in the Garu subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garu and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Chorha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alagdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alagdiha is 367130. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode.

Alagdiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alagdiha

According to the 2011 Census, Alagdiha village had a total population of 240 people, including 112 males and 128 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.12%, with male literacy at 70.79% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Alagdiha

Alagdiha 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Alagdiha

Alagdiha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Alagdiha 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 Alagdiha

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

Health Facilities in Alagdiha

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

FAQs about Alagdiha