Jakhim - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Jakhim is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kajpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhim village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhim is 253080. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jakhim

According to the 2011 Census, Jakhim village had a total population of 1,323 people, including 660 males and 663 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.23%, with male literacy at 86.70% and female literacy at 65.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakhim

Jakhim 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 Jakhim

Jakhim is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Jakhim is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jakhim is about 40 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 Jakhim

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

Health Facilities in Jakhim

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

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