Itagarh - Adityapur(Gamharia), Saraikela Kharsawan

Itagarh is a village situated in the Adityapur(Gamharia) subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 26 km from Gamharia and around 45 km from Saraikela-kharswana. Itagarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itagarh is 379258. The village covers a total geographical area of 461 hectares and falls under the 832402 pincode. Jamshedpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Itagarh

According to the 2011 Census, Itagarh village had a total population of 1,812 people, including 911 males and 901 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 80.57% and female literacy at 61.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Itagarh

Itagarh 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 Itagarh

Itagarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gamharia, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Saraikela-kharswana to Itagarh is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itagarh

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

Health Facilities in Itagarh

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

FAQs about Itagarh