Jonha - Angara, Ranchi

Jonha is a village situated in the Angara subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Angara and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Jonha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jonha is 373725. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Jonha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Silli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jonha

According to the 2011 Census, Jonha village had a total population of 1,982 people, including 938 males and 1,044 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.33%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 60.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 856.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,9829381,044
Child Population (0–6 yrs)303140163
Scheduled Castes (SC)20511095
Scheduled Tribes (ST)856418438
Literate Population1,164627537
Illiterate Population818311507

Nearby Villages of Jonha

Jonha 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)
DahuaNorth-West1.43 km
MusanguNorth-East1.55 km
DokadNorth-West2.22 km
GuridihSouth2.25 km
KashidihEast2.26 km
NawadihNorth-East2.53 km
IkarhatuEast2.59 km
JiduSouth-West2.88 km
KamtaNorth2.95 km
MungadihNorth-East2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jonha

Jonha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jonha, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 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 Ranchi to Jonha is about 35 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 Jonha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jonha

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

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

FAQs about Jonha

Where is Jonha located?

Jonha village is located in Angara Subdivision, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jonha?

Jonha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jonha?

The pincode of Jonha is 834001.

What is the population of Jonha?

Jonha had a total population of 1,982, including 938 males and 1,044 females.

How many households are there in Jonha?

Jonha had 414 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jonha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jonha was 69.33%. Male literacy was 78.57% and female literacy was 60.95%.