Jojuhatu - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Jojuhatu is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Jhalda and around 56.4 km from Purulia. Mathari-khamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jojuhatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jojuhatu is 331344. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.5 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Jojuhatu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jojuhatu

As per Census 2011, Jojuhatu village has a total population of 754 people, consisting of 381 males and 373 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 443 literate and 311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jojuhatu

Jojuhatu 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Jojuhatu

Jojuhatu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Jojuhatu is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jojuhatu is about 56.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jojuhatu

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

Health Facilities in Jojuhatu

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

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