Jalalpur - Pothia, Kishanganj

Jalalpur is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Fala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalalpur is 222532. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.15 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jalalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jalalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jalalpur village had a total population of 2,148 people, including 1,095 males and 1,053 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.98%, with male literacy at 70.83% and female literacy at 46.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalalpur

Jalalpur 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 Jalalpur

Jalalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taiabpur, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Jalalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Jalalpur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jalalpur

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

FAQs about Jalalpur