Nerthua - Kako, Jehanabad

Nerthua is a village situated in the Kako subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kako and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Nerthua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nerthua is 260239. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 804418 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Nerthua

According to the 2011 Census, Nerthua village had a total population of 4,416 people, including 2,256 males and 2,160 females, living in 703 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.76%, with male literacy at 76.04% and female literacy at 46.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 639, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Nerthua

Nerthua 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 Nerthua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Nerthua. The nearest railway station is Mai Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Nerthua is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nerthua

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

Health Facilities in Nerthua

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

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