Jamadoba

Jamadoba
Neighbourhood in Dhanbad
Jamadoba Location in Jharkhand, India Show map of Jharkhand Jamadoba Jamadoba (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 23°43′N86°24′E / 23.72°N 86.4°E / 23.72; 86.4
Country	India
State	Jharkhand
District	Dhanbad
Elevation	153 m (502 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	33,981
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Kurmali
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	828131
Vehicle registration	JH
Website	dhanbad.nic.in

Jamadoba is a neighbourhood in Dhanbad in Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district in Jharkhand state, India.

Geography

5km
3miles

Damodar River

Baliapur

CT

Suranga

CT

Alagdiha

CT

Moonidih

R

BCCL Lodna Area

BCCL Eastern Jharia Area

BCCL Pootkee Balihari Area

Bardubhi

CT

Sansikhara

CT

Aralgoria

CT

Sialgudri

CT

Pondar Kanali

CT

Chasnala

N

Tisra

N

Sudamdih

O

Sindri

N

Rohraband

N

Putki

N

Pathardih

N

Lodna

N

Kustai

N

Kenduadih

N

Jorapokhar

N

Jeenagora

N

Jealgora

N

Jamadoba

N

Chhotaputki

N

Baliari

N

Bhowrah

N

  

Cities, towns and locations in the southern portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district
MC: Municipal Corporation, CT: Census Town, N: Neighbourhood, R: Rural/ Urban centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Jamadoba is located at 23°43′N86°24′E / 23.72°N 86.4°E / 23.72; 86.4 . ^[1] It has an average elevation of 153 metres (501 feet).

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

The earlier census town was combined with other urban units to form Dhanbad Municipal Corporation in 2006. ^{[2] [3]}

Jamadoba is part of Ward No. 43 of Dhanbad Municipal Corporation. ^[4]

Overview

The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating uplands bustling with coalmines. The Damodar River, the most important river of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, flows along the southern border. A major part of the area shown in the map is part of Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, an urban area. The places in the DMC area are marked as neighbourhoods. The western part of the region shown in the map is covered by Dhanbad (community development block). 57% of the population of Dhanbad CD block reside in rural areas and 43% reside in urban areas, The east-central part of the region shown in the map is covered by Baliapur (community development block). 86% of the population of Baliapur CD block reside in rural areas and 14% reside in urban areas. The places in the CD block areas are marked mostly as census towns. Three operational areas of BCCL operate fully within the region – Pootkee Balihari Area, Lodna Area and Eastern Jharia Area. The Moonidih sector of Western Jharia Area also operates in the region. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

Famous places

Tata park is a famous place at Jamadoba. The park is maintained by TATA. The park remains open everyday only for Tata employees and their families, but on Sunday, all are allowed to visit the park. Park remains open from 4pm to 7:30pm. On Sunday, many people visit this park for refreshment. There is no charge for entering park. The park is covered with plants and flowers. Tata park is a good place for amusement for people residing there.

Demographics

As of 2001 ^[update] India census, ^[9] Jamadoba had a population of 33,981. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Jamadoba has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 51%. In Jamadoba, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Tata Steel leased six coal mines with metallurgical coal in Jharia coalfield between 1910 and 1918, These are grouped in two locations – Sijua and Jamadoba. The Bhelatand colliery of the Sijua Group was then acquired. Subsequently in 1918, Tata Steel acquired Malkera and Sijua as well as Jamadoba, Digwadih and 6&7 Pits Collieries of the Jamadoba Group. ^[10]

Education

Tata D.A.V School, Jamadoba was established at Jamadoba in 1987. An English-medium co-educational school, it is affiliated to the CBSE. ^[11]

DAV Centenary Public School is located at Baniahir Lodna Area, PO Bhaga. ^{[12] [13]}

S.B. High School is located at Jamadoba. ^[14]

References

1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jamadoba
2. "Dhanbad Municipal Corporation". DMC. Archived from the original on 15 October 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
3. "Dhanbad District Map". Physical Map of Dhanbad. Jharkhand Government. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
4. "Dhanbad Municipal Corporation". प्रादेशिक निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों की सूची (in Hindi). Jharkhand Government. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
5. "District Census Handbook Dhanbad" (PDF). Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8. Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
6. "2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
7. "Area". Bharat Coking Coal Limited. Archived from the original on 26 July 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
8. "Dhanbad Municipal Corporation". प्रादेशिक निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों की सूची (in Hindi). Jharkhand Government. Archived from the original on 28 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
9. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
10. "A hundred year heritage of Mining". Acquisition of coal fields. Tata Steel. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
11. "Tata DAV School". TDS. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
12. "DAV Centenary Public School". Justdial. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
13. "DAV Centenary Public School". The Learning Point. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
14. "S.B.High School, Jamadoba". Entrance India. Retrieved 11 July 2019.