Jhunathi - Ratni Faridpur, Jehanabad

Jhunathi is a village situated in the Ratni Faridpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ratni Faridpur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Jhunathi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhunathi is 260043. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 804429 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhunathi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhunathi village had a total population of 4,485 people, including 2,311 males and 2,174 females, living in 748 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.18%, with male literacy at 82.47% and female literacy at 59.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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 Population4,4852,3112,174
Child Population (0–6 yrs)828428400
Scheduled Castes (SC)671340331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165
Literate Population2,6031,5531,050
Illiterate Population1,8827581,124

Nearby Villages of Jhunathi

Jhunathi 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)
NadpuraNorth-West1.70 km
SendhawanSouth-West1.75 km
KinduiWest1.87 km
NehalpurSouth-East2.09 km
Dhana DihriNorth-East2.17 km
BallopurWest2.63 km
AkhtiarpurNorth-East2.73 km
Maulna ChakSouth2.84 km
GopalpurEast3.04 km
MarsandhaNorth-East3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhunathi

Jhunathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jehanabad Court, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Jhunathi is about 10 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 Jhunathi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jhunathi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jhunathi

Where is Jhunathi located?

Jhunathi village is located in Ratni Faridpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhunathi?

Jhunathi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jhunathi?

The pincode of Jhunathi is 804429.

What is the population of Jhunathi?

Jhunathi had a total population of 4,485, including 2,311 males and 2,174 females.

How many households are there in Jhunathi?

Jhunathi had 748 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhunathi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhunathi was 71.18%. Male literacy was 82.47% and female literacy was 59.19%.