Roam - Manoharpur, West Singhbhum
Roam is a village situated in the Manoharpur subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Manoharpur and around 144 km from Chaibasa. Gangada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Roam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Roam is 377753. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.47 hectares and falls under the 833104 pincode.
Roam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaganathpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Roam
According to the 2011 Census, Roam village had a total population of 242 people, including 126 males and 116 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.84%, with male literacy at 50.51% and female literacy at 23.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.
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 Population | 242 | 126 | 116 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 27 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 142 | 73 | 69 |
| Literate Population | 70 | 50 | 20 |
| Illiterate Population | 172 | 76 | 96 |
Nearby Villages of Roam
Roam 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 Roam
Roam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Roam is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Roam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Roam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Roam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Roam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Roam
Where is Roam located?
Roam village is located in Manoharpur Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Roam?
The Gram Panchayat of Roam is Gangada.
What is the pincode of Roam?
The pincode of Roam is 833104.
What is the population of Roam?
Roam had a total population of 242, including 126 males and 116 females.
How many households are there in Roam?
Roam had 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Roam?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Roam was 37.84%. Male literacy was 50.51% and female literacy was 23.26%.