Jakhaura - Haspura, Aurangabad

Jakhaura is a village situated in the Haspura subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haspura and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Malhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhaura is 252827. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 824120 pincode. Daudnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jakhaura 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 Jakhaura

As per Census 2011, Jakhaura village has a total population of 2,749 people, consisting of 1,426 males and 1,323 females. The village has 445 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 522 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,484 literate and 1,265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 482 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7491,4261,323
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522280242
Scheduled Castes (SC)482249233
Literate Population1,484889595
Illiterate Population1,265537728

Nearby Villages of Jakhaura

Jakhaura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShahpurWest1.12 km
GorkattiNorth-East1.31 km
TankuppiWest1.84 km
MalahraSouth-West1.96 km
AnkuriSouth1.98 km
BanraNorth-East2.56 km
ParasiEast2.61 km
DindirNorth2.71 km
RatanpurNorth-West2.74 km
BarokharSouth-West2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jakhaura

Public transport in the Jakhaura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daudnagar to Jakhaura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jakhaura 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 Jakhaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jakhaura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jakhaura

Where is Jakhaura located?

Jakhaura village is located in Haspura Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jakhaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Jakhaura is Malhara.

What is the pincode of Jakhaura?

The pincode of Jakhaura is 824120.

What is the population of Jakhaura?

Jakhaura has a total population of 2,749, including 1,426 males and 1,323 females.

How many households are there in Jakhaura?

There are 445 households in Jakhaura.

What is the literacy rate in Jakhaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jakhaura is 53.98%. Male literacy is 62.34% and female literacy is 44.97%.