Jalpurwa - Barauli, Gopalganj

Jalpurwa is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Kalyanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalpurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalpurwa is 231036. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.95 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jalpurwa

According to the 2011 Census, Jalpurwa village had a total population of 1,451 people, including 711 males and 740 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.73%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 59.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalpurwa

Jalpurwa 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 Jalpurwa

Jalpurwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Jalpurwa is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Jalpurwa 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 Jalpurwa

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

Health Facilities in Jalpurwa

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

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