Jobo - Patratu, Ramgarh

Jobo is a village situated in the Patratu subdivision of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patratu and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ramgarh. Baridih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jobo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jobo is 368996. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.6 hectares and falls under the 829101 pincode.

Jobo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barkagaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jobo

According to the 2011 Census, Jobo village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 659 males and 577 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.19%, with male literacy at 50.18% and female literacy at 30.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,057.

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

Nearby Villages of Jobo

Jobo 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 Jobo

Jobo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barkakana, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramgarh to Jobo is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jobo

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

Health Facilities in Jobo

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

FAQs about Jobo