Jhani - Bishrampur, Palamu

Jhani is a village situated in the Bishrampur subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishrampur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Palamu. Guri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhani is 365793. The village covers a total geographical area of 9.63 hectares and falls under the 822124 pincode. Daltonganj is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jhani

As per Census 2011, Jhani village has a total population of 5 people, consisting of 3 males and 2 females. The village has 1 households and a sex ratio of 666 females per 1,000 males. The village has 5 literate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population532
Literate Population532

Nearby Villages of Jhani

Jhani 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)
TenduaNorth-West0.50 km
GuriSouth-West0.70 km
BhandarSouth-East1.00 km
GeruaNorth-West1.26 km
JarkaWest1.52 km
NaudihaSouth1.54 km
LotarNorth-East1.65 km
ArhiNorth-West1.71 km
BairiaSouth-East1.76 km
TonaNorth1.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhani

Jhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalgarh Bihar Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Palamu to Jhani is about 25 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 Jhani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jhani

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

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

FAQs about Jhani

Where is Jhani located?

Jhani village is located in Bishrampur Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhani?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhani is Guri.

What is the pincode of Jhani?

The pincode of Jhani is 822124.

What is the population of Jhani?

Jhani has a total population of 5, including 3 males and 2 females.

How many households are there in Jhani?

There are 1 households in Jhani.

What is the literacy rate in Jhani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhani is 100.00%. Male literacy is 100.00% and female literacy is 100.00%.