# Sarjamda, Purbi Singhbhum (Jharkhand) – Town Population

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Town · Purbi Singhbhum, Jharkhand 

# Sarjamda

Sarjamda is a town in Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai sub-district of Purbi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand (census town). The 2011 Census counted **23,788 people** in 4,970 households. Literacy was 76.9%.

- 23,788people (2011)
- 4,970households
- 76.9%literacy
- 955females per 1,000 males

## Population of Sarjamda

■ Sarjamda · ■ Purbi Singhbhum urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****76.9%**

**85.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****955**

**924

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****940**

**896

Working population ****31.2%**

**30.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Sarjamda

Of every 100 households in Sarjamda in 2011, 73 had electricity, 52 a toilet at home and 18 cooked with LPG; 59 had a mobile phone, 24 a two-wheeler and 4 a car.

■ Sarjamda · ■ Purbi Singhbhum urban average

Electricity for lighting ****73%**

**93%

Toilet within the home ****52%**

**81%

No toilet (open defecation) ****47%**

**17%

Tap water ****5%**

**52%

Drinking water within premises ****42%**

**73%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****18%**

**60%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****11%**

**12%

Use banking services ****69%**

**78%

Television ****50%**

**74%

Mobile phone ****59%**

**76%

Computer with internet ****1%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****24%**

**49%

Car / jeep / van ****4%**

**12%

None of these assets ****7%**

**6%

Own their home ****60%**

**58%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Sarjamda work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 6,688 (90%) · **■** Household industry 91 (1%) · **■** Farming 85 (1%) · **■** Marginal 547 (7%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Sarjamda changed?

From 10,338 in 1991 to 23,788 in 2011.

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Sarjamda in numbers and road distances

- Density10,764 per km²
- Annual rainfall1,030 mm
- Temperature range7 °C to 45 °C

### Road distances

- Ranchi (state capital)140 km by road
- Jamshedpur (district HQ)8 km by road
- Jamshedpur (city of 1 lakh+)8 km by road
- Jamshedpur (city of 5 lakh+)8 km by road
- Tatanagar (railway station)3 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Sarjamda

### Civic services

- Pucca roads10 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets2,419
- Electricity — homes3,496

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools9 govt · 2 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks2

**Main manufactured goods:** bread, agarbatti and paper plate.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Sarjamda

- Hospitals1 in Sarjamda
- Banks2 in Sarjamda
- ATMs6 in Sarjamda
- Shopping malls1 in Sarjamda
- Schools1 in Sarjamda
- Colleges and universities1 in Sarjamda
- Pharmacies1 in Sarjamda

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Know before you go: Sarjamda

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) · Ranchi112 km
- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) · Durgapur142 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 04:59) and shortest in Dec (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:02).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Sarjamda?23,788 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Sarjamda in?Purbi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
- What was the population of Sarjamda in 1991?10,338
- What plug type is used in Sarjamda?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Sarjamda?Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 112 km in a straight line