Jasidih

Jasidih is a satellite town of Deoghar in Deoghar district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. This town's railway station connects Deoghar to other cities.

Jasidih
Satellite Town
Jasidih Junction
Nickname(s): 
Satellite Town of Deoghar
Jasidih
Location in Jharkhand, India
Jasidih
Jasidih (India)
Coordinates: 24.5220°N 86.6477°E / 24.5220; 86.6477
Country India
StateJharkhand
DistrictDeoghar
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total14,129
Languages
  OfficialHindi, Santali
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationJH-15
Lok Sabha constituencyGodda
Vidhan Sabha constituencyDeoghar

Geography

Jasidih is a Hill Station located at 20°N 89°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 260 metres (853 feet). Its nearby villages are Rohini, Kushmaha, Tabhaghat and others.

Demographics

As of 15 September 2017 India census,[2] Jasidih had a population of 14,129. Males constitute 60% of the population and females 40%. Jasidih has an average literacy rate of 71.5%, lower than the national average of 74.5%.In Jasidih, 20% of the population is below 20 years of age.

Transportation

Railway

Jasidih is located on the Howrah-Delhi main line. Jasidih was ranked as one of the cleanest railway station in India. It is well connected with foot over bridges and Google Wifi. There are frequent local trains from Jasidih to Deoghar. There also exists auto rickshaw and car service from Jasidih station.

Road

Jasidih is also well connected by road to neighboring including Jamui, Banka, Bhagalpur, Dumka, Giridih, Godda and Dhanbad.

Places of interest

Visitors' attractions

  1. Taj Mahal painting
  2. Gayatri Mandir
  3. Rohini Park Rohini
  4. River View
  5. Haldigram
  6. Digariya Pahad
  7. Anukul Thakur Ashram Manikpur
  8. Pagla Baba Mandir (Balanand Ashram)

Market

Jasidih has a good market area. This market serves as the destination for food and other goods for many tourist who visit Deoghar.

Institutions

Birla Institute Of Technology, Deoghar is one of the extension centers of BIT Mesra, Ranchi and is located at Jasidih.


Notable Person - Mr Ram Rudra Prasad Deo , Former Principal Dist Judge , Jharkhand Cadre is from Jasidih . Judge Deo His strong belief in judicial restraint has been contrasted with some unconventional opinions he delivered. The contradiction may be partly explained in his own words: "A judge should restrain from challenging policy decisions in economic matters by the Government, though be an activist in cases of personal liberty."

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References


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