Jhakhri - Kutumba, Aurangabad

Jhakhri is a village situated in the Kutumba subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutumba and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Parta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhakhri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhakhri is 254290. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 824111 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jhakhri

According to the 2011 Census, Jhakhri village had a total population of 290 people, including 150 males and 140 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 59.40%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population290150140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17107
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population19811979
Illiterate Population923161

Nearby Villages of Jhakhri

Jhakhri 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)
HathborWest0.74 km
PatilaNorth0.84 km
Bhaluwari KalanSouth-East1.23 km
DehriNorth-East1.28 km
PartaWest1.64 km
DeuraSouth1.68 km
BaliaNorth-West1.87 km
GordihaNorth2.02 km
JoraSouth-East2.15 km
GhughiNorth-East2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhakhri

Public transport in the Jhakhri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Jhakhri is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhakhri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jhakhri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jhakhri

Where is Jhakhri located?

Jhakhri village is located in Kutumba Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhakhri?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhakhri is Parta.

What is the pincode of Jhakhri?

The pincode of Jhakhri is 824111.

What is the population of Jhakhri?

Jhakhri had a total population of 290, including 150 males and 140 females.

How many households are there in Jhakhri?

Jhakhri had 37 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhakhri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhakhri was 72.53%. Male literacy was 85.00% and female literacy was 59.40%.