Sarjamhatu - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Sarjamhatu is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Jhalda and around 54.9 km from Purulia. Ichag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarjamhatu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarjamhatu is 331285. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.03 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sarjamhatu

According to the 2011 Census, Sarjamhatu village had a total population of 1,624 people, including 844 males and 780 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.61%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 55.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sarjamhatu

Sarjamhatu 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 Sarjamhatu

Sarjamhatu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Illoo, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Sarjamhatu is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sarjamhatu is about 54.9 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 Sarjamhatu

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

Health Facilities in Sarjamhatu

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

FAQs about Sarjamhatu