Jale - Jale, Darbhanga
Jale is a village situated in the Jale subdivision of Darbhanga district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jale and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Darbhanga. Garri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jale village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jale is 226716. The village covers a total geographical area of 1867 hectares and falls under the 847302 pincode. Dharbhanga is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Jale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Jale
As per Census 2011, Jale village has a total population of 37,256 people, consisting of 19,222 males and 18,034 females. The village has 7,360 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 7,277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 16,459 literate and 20,797 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,846 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jale are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,256 | 19,222 | 18,034 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7,277 | 3,711 | 3,566 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,846 | 2,023 | 1,823 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 16,459 | 9,823 | 6,636 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,797 | 9,399 | 11,398 |
Nearby Villages of Jale
Jale 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 Jale
Jale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Jale.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharbhanga to Jale is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Darbhanga to Jale is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jale
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jale village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Jale
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jale village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Jale
Where is Jale located?
Jale village is located in Jale Subdivision, Darbhanga district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jale?
The Gram Panchayat of Jale is Garri.
What is the pincode of Jale?
The pincode of Jale is 847302.
What is the population of Jale?
Jale has a total population of 37,256, including 19,222 males and 18,034 females.
How many households are there in Jale?
There are 7,360 households in Jale.
What is the literacy rate in Jale?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jale is 44.18%. Male literacy is 51.10% and female literacy is 36.80%.