Jhari - Goh, Aurangabad

Jhari is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhurkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhari is 252958. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhari

As per Census 2011, Jhari village has a total population of 1,051 people, consisting of 552 males and 499 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 633 literate and 418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 337 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhari

Jhari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhari

Jhari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Jhari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jhari is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhari village are given below:

FAQs about Jhari