Jaspur - Amas, Gaya
Jaspur is a village situated in the Amas subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amas and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Badki Chilmi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaspur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaspur is 255819. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 824219 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Jaspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Jaspur
As per Census 2011, Jaspur village has a total population of 744 people, consisting of 368 males and 376 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 524 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 363 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jaspur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 744 | 368 | 376 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 134 | 65 | 69 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 363 | 182 | 181 |
| Literate Population | 524 | 270 | 254 |
| Illiterate Population | 220 | 98 | 122 |
Nearby Villages of Jaspur
Jaspur 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 Jaspur
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Jaspur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Jaspur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Jaspur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jaspur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jaspur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Jaspur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jaspur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Jaspur
Where is Jaspur located?
Jaspur village is located in Amas Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jaspur?
The Gram Panchayat of Jaspur is Badki Chilmi.
What is the pincode of Jaspur?
The pincode of Jaspur is 824219.
What is the population of Jaspur?
Jaspur has a total population of 744, including 368 males and 376 females.
How many households are there in Jaspur?
There are 122 households in Jaspur.
What is the literacy rate in Jaspur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaspur is 70.43%. Male literacy is 73.37% and female literacy is 67.55%.