Jonki - Basopatti, Madhubani

Jonki is a village situated in the Basopatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basopatti and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Chhatauni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jonki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jonki is 219901. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.2 hectares and falls under the 847225 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jonki

According to the 2011 Census, Jonki village had a total population of 5,161 people, including 2,726 males and 2,435 females, living in 990 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.55%, with male literacy at 83.57% and female literacy at 57.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Jonki

Jonki 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 Jonki

Public transport in the Jonki is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Jonki is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Jonki is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jonki

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

Health Facilities in Jonki

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

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