Janumbera - Khuntpani, West Singhbhum

Janumbera is a village situated in the Khuntpani subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from Khuntpani and around 20 km from Chaibasa. Keyadchalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janumbera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janumbera is 377478. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Jamshedpur is the nearest town.

Janumbera 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 Janumbera

According to the 2011 Census, Janumbera village had a total population of 955 people, including 461 males and 494 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.51%, with male literacy at 57.00% and female literacy at 40.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 894.

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 Population955461494
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1476879
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)894427467
Literate Population392224168
Illiterate Population563237326

Nearby Villages of Janumbera

Janumbera 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)
KuchaiNorth-West0.84 km
BadeaSouth1.35 km
TungiEast1.74 km
TirildihNorth-West1.78 km
BingSouth-West2.26 km
UdalkhamNorth-East2.36 km
GondaiSouth-East2.38 km
KhamardihNorth-West2.40 km
Bara AmdaNorth2.57 km
KudasingiWest2.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Janumbera

Janumbera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajkharsawan Jn, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Chaibasa to Janumbera is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janumbera

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

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

Health Facilities in Janumbera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Janumbera

Where is Janumbera located?

Janumbera village is located in Khuntpani Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Janumbera?

The Gram Panchayat of Janumbera is Keyadchalam.

What is the pincode of Janumbera?

The pincode of Janumbera is 833204.

What is the population of Janumbera?

Janumbera had a total population of 955, including 461 males and 494 females.

How many households are there in Janumbera?

Janumbera had 174 households.

What is the literacy rate in Janumbera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Janumbera was 48.51%. Male literacy was 57.00% and female literacy was 40.48%.