Jhirkamunda is an inhabited village in Kurdeg Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376498, the Census 2011 record lists 1,106 people in 255 households and the reported area is 72 hectares. The local references include Kurdeg Gram Panchayat, Kurdeg CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 52 km.
In short:
Jhirkamunda is a village in Kurdeg Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376498 and 1,106 people in 255 households.
Village Code376498
Population1,106
Households255
Area72 hectares
Detailed village profile
Jhirkamunda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,106 people, 72 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Jhirkamunda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Jhirkamunda falls under Kurdeg Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 376498.
The record lists 1,106 people living in 255 households.
The reported village area is 72 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Jhirkamunda
Census Village Code
376498
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kurdeg
Sub-district Census Code
02720
CD Block
Kurdeg
Gram Panchayat
Kurdeg
Households
255
Population
1,106
Male Population
566
Female Population
540
Sex Ratio
954.06
Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835212
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,536.11 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.45%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share12.84%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhirkamunda in the official administrative record. Census village code 376498, Kurdeg Gram Panchayat and Kurdeg CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02720
Village Census Code
376498
CD Block Code
0226
CD Block Name
Kurdeg
Gram Panchayat Name
Kurdeg
Location and Distance
Simdega is the nearest town listed for Jhirkamunda, about 52 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kurdeg
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
45 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
72 hectares
Area
0.72 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,106 people in 255 households, with 566 male residents and 540 female residents. The average household size is 4.34, and SC share is 1.45% and ST share is 12.84% for Jhirkamunda. Population density works out to about 1,536.11 people per sq km.
Total Households
255
Total Population
1,106
Male Population
566
Female Population
540
Sex Ratio
954.06
Average Household Size
4.34
SC Population
16
SC Male Population
5
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
1.45
ST Population
142
ST Male Population
69
ST Female Population
73
ST Population Share
12.84
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Jhirkamunda list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Jhirkamunda. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Count
1
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Mobile Health Clinic Doctors In Position Count
2
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Mobile Health Clinic Para Medical Staff In Position Count
5
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhirkamunda include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.04 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.86 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jhirkamunda include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jhirkamunda include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Jhirkamunda is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jhirkamunda show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 16.05 hectares and irrigated land is 0.86 hectares (5.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
7.22 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.02
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.94 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.64 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
22.09 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.86
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.