Jamuna - Manika, Latehar

Jamuna is a village situated in the Manika subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. Sinjo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamuna is 366852. The village covers a total geographical area of 812 hectares and falls under the 822126 pincode.

Jamuna 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 Jamuna

As per Census 2011, Jamuna village has a total population of 864 people, consisting of 430 males and 434 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 461 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 848 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population864430434
Child Population (0–6 yrs)215111104
Scheduled Castes (SC)1266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)848422426
Literate Population403251152
Illiterate Population461179282

Nearby Villages of Jamuna

Jamuna 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)
Siwacharan TolaSouth-West2.67 km
SinjoNorth2.90 km
BanriNorth-West2.94 km
PatkiSouth3.33 km
LaliNorth-East3.39 km
DasdihWest3.59 km
NawadihNorth-West3.66 km
DeobarSouth-East3.76 km
HumamaraSouth-West3.99 km
KhapiadihWest4.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamuna

Jamuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

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

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

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamuna 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 Jamuna

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

Where is Jamuna located?

Jamuna village is located in Manika Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamuna?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamuna is Sinjo.

What is the pincode of Jamuna?

The pincode of Jamuna is 822126.

What is the population of Jamuna?

Jamuna has a total population of 864, including 430 males and 434 females.

How many households are there in Jamuna?

There are 172 households in Jamuna.

What is the literacy rate in Jamuna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamuna is 46.64%. Male literacy is 58.37% and female literacy is 35.02%.