Shamjotchhit - Barharwa, Sahebganj

Shamjotchhit is a village situated in the Barharwa subdivision of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Barharwa and around 71 km from Sahibganj. Rupaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shamjotchhit village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shamjotchhit is 359610. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 816101 pincode.

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

Population of Shamjotchhit

As per Census 2011, Shamjotchhit village has a total population of 181 people, consisting of 101 males and 80 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 792 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 43 literate and 138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population18110180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)513219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)835
Literate Population43349
Illiterate Population1386771

Nearby Villages of Shamjotchhit

Shamjotchhit 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 Shamjotchhit

Shamjotchhit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Shamjotchhit.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sahibganj to Shamjotchhit is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shamjotchhit

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

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

Health Facilities in Shamjotchhit

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shamjotchhit 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 1-2 km

FAQs about Shamjotchhit

Where is Shamjotchhit located?

Shamjotchhit village is located in Barharwa Subdivision, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shamjotchhit?

The Gram Panchayat of Shamjotchhit is Rupaspur.

What is the pincode of Shamjotchhit?

The pincode of Shamjotchhit is 816101.

What is the population of Shamjotchhit?

Shamjotchhit has a total population of 181, including 101 males and 80 females.

How many households are there in Shamjotchhit?

There are 36 households in Shamjotchhit.

What is the literacy rate in Shamjotchhit?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shamjotchhit is 23.76%. Male literacy is 33.66% and female literacy is 11.25%.