For years, the construction of a paved road from Chittardih to Jamua, located on the Bihar-Jharkhand border within Dulampur Panchayat of Chakai block, Jamui district, has remained incomplete. Frustrated by administrative apathy and unfulfilled promises by the District Magistrate (DM), villagers staged a protest on Sunday. Led by Mukhiya Dinesh Yadav, panchayat representatives and residents blocked the unpaved Chittardih-Jamua road, demanding immediate construction of a proper road.

Villagers stated that during a 'Janata Darbar' and public dialogue program at Bichkodwa police station, DM Naveen had assured them that a paved road would be built within six months. Following this assurance, the forest department and technical staff had even surveyed the road. However, despite more than ten months passing, the project has not materialized. This route from Chittardih to Jamua is a crucial link to AIIMS Hospital in Deoghar, Budhe, and Madhupur Junction in Jharkhand.

Approximately three kilometers of this stretch pass through a forest, with no sign of a proper road. The entire path is riddled with deep potholes, sand, and mud. During the rainy season, vehicle wheels and engines get stuck in the pits, leading to frequent accidents and passenger injuries. Toto drivers report that the uneven terrain often causes vehicles to overturn, resulting in serious injuries to passengers.

The villagers also expressed distress that the poor condition of the road deters relatives from visiting, and even affects marriage prospects for young men and women. Protesting residents stated that they have been forced to live in deplorable conditions for years due to administrative neglect. They urged the DM to intervene promptly and initiate the road construction. Several villagers, including Mukhiya Dinesh Yadav, Ward Members Surendra Sah, Upendra Sah, Vijay Barnwal, Md. Imtiaz Ali, Ravi Yadav, Ranjan Bhandari, Triveni Kumar, Hulas Pujahar, and Santosh Hembram, participated in the demonstration.