Jerikkaje - Taljhari, Sahebganj

Jerikkaje is a village situated in the Taljhari subdivision of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Taljhari and around 65 km from Sahibganj. Salgachhi Santhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jerikkaje village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jerikkaje is 359035. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.32 hectares and falls under the 816129 pincode. Sahibganj is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jerikkaje

As per Census 2011, Jerikkaje village has a total population of 98 people, consisting of 54 males and 44 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 37 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population985444
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261610
Scheduled Tribes (ST)985444
Literate Population372710
Illiterate Population612734

Nearby Villages of Jerikkaje

Jerikkaje 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 Jerikkaje

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jerikkaje. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Jerikkaje.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sahibganj to Jerikkaje is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jerikkaje

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

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

Health Facilities in Jerikkaje

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

Where is Jerikkaje located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jerikkaje?

The Gram Panchayat of Jerikkaje is Salgachhi Santhali.

What is the pincode of Jerikkaje?

The pincode of Jerikkaje is 816129.

What is the population of Jerikkaje?

Jerikkaje has a total population of 98, including 54 males and 44 females.

How many households are there in Jerikkaje?

There are 21 households in Jerikkaje.

What is the literacy rate in Jerikkaje?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jerikkaje is 37.76%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 22.73%.