Jewainia - Amas, Gaya

Jewainia 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Karamdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jewainia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jewainia is 255781. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 824219 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jewainia

According to the 2011 Census, Jewainia village had a total population of 705 people, including 344 males and 361 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.84%, with male literacy at 57.39% and female literacy at 37.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population705344361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1495396
Scheduled Castes (SC)468224244
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population26616799
Illiterate Population439177262

Nearby Villages of Jewainia

Jewainia 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)
MurainiyaWest0.86 km
BankatEast1.09 km
KaramdihNorth1.68 km
Shamsher KhapNorth-West1.75 km
Jairam KhapNorth1.87 km
SuggiNorth-East2.00 km
SihuliEast2.02 km
Komal KhapWest2.21 km
KalwanEast2.44 km
BabhandihNorth2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jewainia

Jewainia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Jewainia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Jewainia 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 Jewainia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jewainia

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

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

FAQs about Jewainia

Where is Jewainia located?

Jewainia village is located in Amas Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jewainia?

The Gram Panchayat of Jewainia is Karamdih.

What is the pincode of Jewainia?

The pincode of Jewainia is 824219.

What is the population of Jewainia?

Jewainia had a total population of 705, including 344 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Jewainia?

Jewainia had 121 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jewainia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jewainia was 47.84%. Male literacy was 57.39% and female literacy was 37.36%.