Jamalpur - Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha*, Palamu

Jamalpur is a village situated in the Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatarpur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Medninagar. Bisunpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamalpur is 365575. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 822113 pincode.

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

Population of Jamalpur

As per Census 2011, Jamalpur village has a total population of 347 people, consisting of 181 males and 166 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 181 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population347181166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)632637
Scheduled Castes (SC)219116103
Literate Population18110972
Illiterate Population1667294

Nearby Villages of Jamalpur

Jamalpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jamalpur

Public transport in the Jamalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medninagar to Jamalpur is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Jamalpur

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

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

FAQs about Jamalpur

Where is Jamalpur located?

Jamalpur village is located in Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamalpur is Bisunpur.

What is the pincode of Jamalpur?

The pincode of Jamalpur is 822113.

What is the population of Jamalpur?

Jamalpur has a total population of 347, including 181 males and 166 females.

How many households are there in Jamalpur?

There are 72 households in Jamalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Jamalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamalpur is 52.16%. Male literacy is 60.22% and female literacy is 43.37%.