Jhirwa - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Jhirwa is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Jhirwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhirwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirwa is 230788. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jhirwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jhirwa

As per Census 2011, Jhirwa village has a total population of 3,359 people, consisting of 1,670 males and 1,689 females. The village has 495 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 570 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,906 literate and 1,453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 324 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirwa

Jhirwa 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 Jhirwa

Jhirwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thawe Junction, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Jhirwa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Jhirwa is about 12 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 Jhirwa

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

Health Facilities in Jhirwa

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

FAQs about Jhirwa