Jamsar - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Jamsar is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Jamsar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamsar is 230783. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Gopal Ganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jamsar

According to the 2011 Census, Jamsar village had a total population of 5,107 people, including 2,530 males and 2,577 females, living in 733 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.95%, with male literacy at 81.31% and female literacy at 54.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamsar

Jamsar 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 Jamsar

Public transport in the Jamsar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lain Bazar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gopal Ganj to Jamsar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Jamsar is about 19 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 Jamsar

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

Health Facilities in Jamsar

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

FAQs about Jamsar