Jamari - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Jamari is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Nawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamari is 256493. The village covers a total geographical area of 557 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Jamari

According to the 2011 Census, Jamari village had a total population of 4,117 people, including 2,085 males and 2,032 females, living in 674 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.68%, with male literacy at 64.15% and female literacy at 47.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,114.

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 Population4,1172,0852,032
Child Population (0–6 yrs)843428415
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,1141,0701,044
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,8231,063760
Illiterate Population2,2941,0221,272

Nearby Villages of Jamari

Jamari 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)
InarpurNorth1.35 km
BarawanSouth1.41 km
BelthuSouth-East1.78 km
AganiSouth-West1.93 km
Ganreri BighaNorth2.14 km
BaigomanNorth-West2.15 km
Karma TikarWest2.17 km
Kamal DahWest2.17 km
KhurarSouth-East2.24 km
BishunganjEast2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamari

Public transport in the Jamari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Jamari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Jamari is about 23 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 Jamari

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

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

Health Facilities in Jamari

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

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

FAQs about Jamari

Where is Jamari located?

Jamari village is located in Bodh Gaya Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jamari?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamari is Nawan.

What is the pincode of Jamari?

The pincode of Jamari is 824231.

What is the population of Jamari?

Jamari had a total population of 4,117, including 2,085 males and 2,032 females.

How many households are there in Jamari?

Jamari had 674 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamari was 55.68%. Male literacy was 64.15% and female literacy was 47.00%.