Jamalpur - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Jamalpur is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Chhariyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamalpur is 260496. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Jamalpur 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 Jamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jamalpur village had a total population of 765 people, including 390 males and 375 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.43%, with male literacy at 71.97% and female literacy at 48.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population765390375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1567680
Scheduled Castes (SC)265135130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population368226142
Illiterate Population397164233

Nearby Villages of Jamalpur

Jamalpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahewaNorth-West0.51 km
ChhariyariSouth1.37 km
NarayanpurNorth-West2.06 km
KalanaurNorth2.12 km
BelaEast2.24 km
BirraNorth-East2.27 km
Sunera AzrakbeNorth-East2.87 km
AmsaraSouth3.03 km
SurkaWest3.23 km
TilkaiEast3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamalpur

Jamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makhdumpur Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Jamalpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Jamalpur is about 20 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 Jamalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jamalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jamalpur

Where is Jamalpur located?

Jamalpur village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jamalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamalpur is Chhariyari.

What is the pincode of Jamalpur?

The pincode of Jamalpur is 804422.

What is the population of Jamalpur?

Jamalpur had a total population of 765, including 390 males and 375 females.

How many households are there in Jamalpur?

Jamalpur had 116 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamalpur was 60.43%. Male literacy was 71.97% and female literacy was 48.14%.