Jhari - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Jhari is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Harihar Urdana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhari is 253949. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhari

As per Census 2011, Jhari village has a total population of 926 people, consisting of 487 males and 439 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 590 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population926487439
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558174
Scheduled Castes (SC)1075948
Literate Population590369221
Illiterate Population336118218

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SurhnaWest1.01 km
LauabarNorth1.06 km
BallahbarSouth-East1.24 km
Niman JodhEast1.26 km
KazakpurWest1.81 km
Sikariya RatanNorth1.88 km
Kala PaharEast1.99 km
SikariyamaniyarNorth2.29 km
UrdanaNorth-East2.35 km
Harihar UrdanaSouth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhari

Jhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Jhari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jhari is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Jhari

Where is Jhari located?

Jhari village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhari is Harihar Urdana.

What is the pincode of Jhari?

The pincode of Jhari is 824302.

What is the population of Jhari?

Jhari has a total population of 926, including 487 males and 439 females.

How many households are there in Jhari?

There are 168 households in Jhari.

What is the literacy rate in Jhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhari is 63.71%. Male literacy is 75.77% and female literacy is 50.34%.