Jamra

Jamra is a village located in Amdabad subdivision of Katihar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Amdabad (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Katihar. As per 2009 stats, Bairiya is the gram panchayat of Jamra village.

Jamra has its own place in the vibrant Katihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jamra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamra is 225761. The village spans a total geographical area of 449.6 hectares. Katihar is nearest town to Jamra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Jamra

Below is a concise population overview of Jamra as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,574 817 757
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 384 203 181
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 1 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 665 339 326
Literate Population 403 248 155
Illiterate Population 1,171 569 602

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jamra village:

  • The total population of Jamra village is around 1,574, including approximately 817 males and 757 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 384 children aged 0–6 years in Jamra village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jamra village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 665 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jamra village is about 25.60%, with male literacy at 30.35% and female literacy at 20.48%.
  • There are around 249 households in Jamra village.

Connectivity of Jamra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jamra. As per the 2011 stats, Jamra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jamra

Knowing the nearby villages of Jamra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jamra.

Dakra Chilhania Singhia Dakra English Lakhanpur Belgachhi Kebala Milik Raghunathpur Dilawarpur Bairia Balrampur

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamra

Where is Jamra located?
Jamra village is situated in Amdabad Subdivision, within the Katihar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jamra?
The Gram Panchayat of Jamra is Bairiya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Jamra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jamra is 1,574, with 817 males and 757 females.
How many households are there in Jamra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jamra village has a total of 249 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jamra as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jamra is 25.60%. The male literacy rate is 30.35%, while the female literacy rate is 20.48%.