Jarahara - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Jarahara is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kanhaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarahara is 256612. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jarahara

As per Census 2011, Jarahara village has a total population of 1,283 people, consisting of 674 males and 609 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 595 literate and 688 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarahara

Jarahara 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Jarahara

Public transport in the Jarahara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandhua, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Jarahara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Jarahara is about 30 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 Jarahara

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

Health Facilities in Jarahara

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

FAQs about Jarahara