Jamalpur - Shahkund, Bhagalpur

Jamalpur is a village situated in the Shahkund subdivision of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahkund and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhagalpur. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamalpur is 239751. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 812006 pincode. Sultanganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jamalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jamalpur

As per Census 2011, Jamalpur village has a total population of 1,446 people, consisting of 799 males and 647 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 809 females per 1,000 males. There are 254 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 601 literate and 845 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,446799647
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254124130
Literate Population601359242
Illiterate Population845440405

Nearby Villages of Jamalpur

Jamalpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jamalpur

Jamalpur 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 located within >10 km of Jamalpur.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sultanganj to Jamalpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhagalpur to Jamalpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamalpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Jamalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jamalpur

Where is Jamalpur located?

Jamalpur village is located in Shahkund Subdivision, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamalpur is Khaira.

What is the pincode of Jamalpur?

The pincode of Jamalpur is 812006.

What is the population of Jamalpur?

Jamalpur has a total population of 1,446, including 799 males and 647 females.

How many households are there in Jamalpur?

There are 229 households in Jamalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Jamalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamalpur is 41.56%. Male literacy is 44.93% and female literacy is 37.40%.