Jamurkha - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Jamurkha is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Jamurkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamurkha is 207083. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.61 hectares and falls under the 232106 pincode.

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

Population of Jamurkha

As per Census 2011, Jamurkha village has a total population of 1,824 people, consisting of 918 males and 906 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 314 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,183 literate and 641 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamurkha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,824918906
Child Population (0–6 yrs)314148166
Scheduled Castes (SC)509250259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1156
Literate Population1,183675508
Illiterate Population641243398

Nearby Villages of Jamurkha

Jamurkha 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)
Kamalpur KohnaSouth-West0.97 km
AsavariyaNorth-West1.26 km
JanauliSouth-East1.29 km
BaheriNorth-East1.53 km
Babhaniyaw ThanaSouth-West1.58 km
DevkaliSouth2.36 km
AkabalpurWest2.37 km
KatkauliyaWest2.46 km
KawipaharpurNorth-West2.60 km
RaithaSouth-East2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamurkha

Jamurkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dheena, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Chandauli to Jamurkha is about 23 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 Jamurkha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jamurkha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamurkha 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 Jamurkha

Where is Jamurkha located?

Jamurkha village is located in Sakaldiha Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamurkha?

Jamurkha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamurkha?

The pincode of Jamurkha is 232106.

What is the population of Jamurkha?

Jamurkha has a total population of 1,824, including 918 males and 906 females.

How many households are there in Jamurkha?

There are 265 households in Jamurkha.

What is the literacy rate in Jamurkha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamurkha is 64.86%. Male literacy is 73.53% and female literacy is 56.07%.