Jasidih
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  Jasidih   Jasidih Location in Jharkhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°31′N 86°39′E / 24.52°N 86.65°ECoordinates: 24°31′N 86°39′E / 24.52°N 86.65°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Deoghar |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,129 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Santali |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Godda |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Deoghar |
Jasidih is a city in Deoghar district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Geography
Jasidih is a Hill Station located at 24°31′N 86°39′E / 24.52°N 86.65°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 260 metres (853 feet).
Nearby villages are Tabhaghat, Kalipur, Deopur, Sarsa, Sagdaha, Lodhradih, and Dharwadih. There are some famous Clubs like Friend's Club, Lion's Club Etc.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Jasidih had a population of 14,129. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Jasidih has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 54%. In Jasidih, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transportation
It is located on Howrah-Delhi (Railway) MainLine.
Jasidih is also well connected by road to neighboring cities including Jamui, Banka, Bhagalpur, Dumka, Giridih, and Godda. There are frequent local trains from Jasidih to Deoghar. There also exists autorikshas car service day and night from Jasidih station.
Places of Interest
Visitor Attractions
- Arogya Bhawan (Near Janardhan Colony)
- Pagal Baba Ashram
- Kamal Sarovar Madhuwagada
- So many ancient Haveli..
- Hill view
- Dabargram
- Nandan Pahad
Market
Jasidih has a small market area. This market has basic amenities like food, medicine and liquor shops.
Institutions
Birla Institute Of Technology, Deoghar is one of the extension centers of BIT Mesra, Ranchi and is located at Jasidih.
Notable People
- Mr Ram Rudra Prasad Deo, who served as Principal District Judge in many of the districts of Jharkhand is from Jasidih. He retired from this position in October 2012, after serving the Indian judiciary for 30 years. Judge Deo holds respect by virtue of his hard work and honesty.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jasidih
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.