Shembhua - Peshrar, Lohardaga

Shembhua is a village situated in the Peshrar subdivision of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peshrar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Lohardaga. Siram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shembhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shembhua is 362919. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.62 hectares and falls under the 835302 pincode. Latehar is the nearest town.

Shembhua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lohardaga Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shembhua

According to the 2011 Census, Shembhua village had a total population of 347 people, including 182 males and 165 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.86%, with male literacy at 72.79% and female literacy at 45.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Shembhua

Shembhua 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 Shembhua

Shembhua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Demu, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lohardaga to Shembhua is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shembhua

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

Health Facilities in Shembhua

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

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