Kishundih - Kukru, Saraikela Kharsawan

Kishundih is a village situated in the Kukru subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 22 km from Kukru and around 100 km from Sarikela- Kharsawan. Pargama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kishundih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kishundih is 379013. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 832403 pincode. Jamsehdpur is the nearest town.

Kishundih 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 Kishundih

According to the 2011 Census, Kishundih village had a total population of 759 people, including 366 males and 393 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.44%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 47.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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 Population759366393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1225864
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18378105
Literate Population385230155
Illiterate Population374136238

Nearby Villages of Kishundih

Kishundih 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)
KarargamaNorth-West1.24 km
UriaSouth-West1.80 km
PargamaNorth-East1.95 km
ChunchuriaNorth1.96 km
JhimiriEast1.96 km
KarkaNorth-East2.83 km
HaitiralNorth2.95 km
HutuSouth-West3.07 km
MuruSouth-East3.18 km
AndaSouth3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kishundih

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kishundih. The nearest railway station is Jhimri, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Sarikela- Kharsawan to Kishundih 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 Kishundih

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

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

Health Facilities in Kishundih

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

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

FAQs about Kishundih

Where is Kishundih located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kishundih?

The Gram Panchayat of Kishundih is Pargama.

What is the pincode of Kishundih?

The pincode of Kishundih is 832403.

What is the population of Kishundih?

Kishundih had a total population of 759, including 366 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Kishundih?

Kishundih had 172 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kishundih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kishundih was 60.44%. Male literacy was 74.68% and female literacy was 47.11%.