Jargo - Kukru, Saraikela Kharsawan

Jargo is a village situated in the Kukru subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from Kukru and around 100 km from Seraikela-kharsawan. Letemda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jargo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jargo is 379000. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 832403 pincode. Jamsehdpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jargo

According to the 2011 Census, Jargo village had a total population of 800 people, including 415 males and 385 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.14%, with male literacy at 76.22% and female literacy at 38.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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 Population800415385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246658
Scheduled Castes (SC)512328
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1075255
Literate Population393266127
Illiterate Population407149258

Nearby Villages of Jargo

Jargo 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)
LatendaWest1.41 km
JanumSouth2.10 km
KhudilongSouth2.44 km
BandabirSouth-West2.57 km
KukruWest2.63 km
Chhota LapangNorth-West2.69 km
BerasisiramNorth-East2.96 km
Bara LapangNorth3.37 km
IchadihSouth-West3.68 km
KendaendaSouth3.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jargo

Public transport in the Jargo is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Latemda, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela-kharsawan to Jargo is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jargo

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

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

Health Facilities in Jargo

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jargo

Where is Jargo located?

Jargo village is located in Kukru Subdivision, Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jargo?

The Gram Panchayat of Jargo is Letemda.

What is the pincode of Jargo?

The pincode of Jargo is 832403.

What is the population of Jargo?

Jargo had a total population of 800, including 415 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Jargo?

Jargo had 163 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jargo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jargo was 58.14%. Male literacy was 76.22% and female literacy was 38.84%.