Edri - Taljhari, Sahebganj

Edri is a village situated in the Taljhari subdivision of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 31 km from Taljhari and around 61 km from Sahibganj. Salgachhi Santhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edri is 359027. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.3 hectares and falls under the 816129 pincode. Sahibganj is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Nearby Villages of Edri

Edri 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)
DawanaSouth0.57 km
Margaro (kari)North-West0.72 km
ChabitokSouth-West0.99 km
MalibitaNorth-East1.17 km
Chua BedoNorth1.31 km
GambariSouth1.63 km
MansberaWest2.11 km
Pakia BedoNorth-East2.35 km
ChandikodoSouth-West2.37 km
IchaparaEast2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Edri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Edri. The nearest railway station is Tinpahar Jn, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

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

Banking and Postal Services in Edri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Edri

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

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

FAQs about Edri

Where is Edri located?

Edri village is located in Taljhari Subdivision, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Edri?

The Gram Panchayat of Edri is Salgachhi Santhali.

What is the pincode of Edri?

The pincode of Edri is 816129.