Jalhi - Mohanpur, Gaya

Jalhi is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Gopal Kera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalhi is 257168. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jalhi

According to the 2011 Census, Jalhi village had a total population of 1,429 people, including 738 males and 691 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.44%, with male literacy at 63.83% and female literacy at 34.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 584.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalhi

Jalhi 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 Jalhi

Jalhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paharpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Jalhi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Jalhi 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 Jalhi

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

Health Facilities in Jalhi

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

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