Kajru Khurd - Hariharganj, Palamu

Kajru Khurd is a village situated in the Hariharganj subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Kataiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kajru Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kajru Khurd is 365268. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 822131 pincode.

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

Population of Kajru Khurd

As per Census 2011, Kajru Khurd village has a total population of 256 people, consisting of 138 males and 118 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 119 literate and 137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kajru Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population256138118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593524
Scheduled Castes (SC)252138114
Literate Population1197940
Illiterate Population1375978

Nearby Villages of Kajru Khurd

Kajru Khurd 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)
Kajru KalanEast0.79 km
Tarwan KhurdSouth-West1.19 km
LargahiSouth1.49 km
BhandarWest1.76 km
DuaraEast1.77 km
NathNorth-West1.94 km
DuraSouth-East2.12 km
HarsikhapWest2.14 km
SemarbarWest2.19 km
GhaghraNorth-East2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kajru Khurd

Kajru Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.6 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Kajru Khurd

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

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

Health Facilities in Kajru Khurd

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kajru Khurd 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Kajru Khurd

Where is Kajru Khurd located?

Kajru Khurd village is located in Hariharganj Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kajru Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Kajru Khurd is Kataiya.

What is the pincode of Kajru Khurd?

The pincode of Kajru Khurd is 822131.

What is the population of Kajru Khurd?

Kajru Khurd has a total population of 256, including 138 males and 118 females.

How many households are there in Kajru Khurd?

There are 50 households in Kajru Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Kajru Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kajru Khurd is 46.48%. Male literacy is 57.25% and female literacy is 33.90%.