Jharha - Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj), Palamu

Jharha is a village situated in the Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj) subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Jamundih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharha is 366605. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 822118 pincode.

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

Population of Jharha

As per Census 2011, Jharha village has a total population of 307 people, consisting of 159 males and 148 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population307159148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553124
Scheduled Castes (SC)532726
Literate Population20110992
Illiterate Population1065056

Nearby Villages of Jharha

Jharha 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)
GuruaNorth-West1.19 km
Amwa KhurdSouth1.35 km
ParasiaEast1.48 km
RamsagarSouth-West1.75 km
SahadWest1.79 km
Oria KhurdNorth-West2.36 km
SagalimNorth-East2.61 km
PhulangSouth-West2.67 km
SewaiWest2.90 km
JamudihSouth-West3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jharha

Jharha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chianki, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Jharha

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

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jharha

Where is Jharha located?

Jharha village is located in Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj) Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jharha?

The Gram Panchayat of Jharha is Jamundih.

What is the pincode of Jharha?

The pincode of Jharha is 822118.

What is the population of Jharha?

Jharha has a total population of 307, including 159 males and 148 females.

How many households are there in Jharha?

There are 58 households in Jharha.

What is the literacy rate in Jharha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jharha is 65.47%. Male literacy is 68.55% and female literacy is 62.16%.