Jhaua - Jhanjharpur, Madhubani

Jhaua is a village situated in the Jhanjharpur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhanjharpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Kako serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhaua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhaua is 220693. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 847404 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Jhaua

As per Census 2011, Jhaua village has a total population of 2,270 people, consisting of 1,153 males and 1,117 females. The village has 420 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 422 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 994 literate and 1,276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhaua are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2701,1531,117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422208214
Scheduled Castes (SC)420219201
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population994650344
Illiterate Population1,276503773

Nearby Villages of Jhaua

Jhaua 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)
NirbhapurSouth-West1.05 km
MahuahiNorth1.46 km
SujaulNorth-East1.80 km
ChauptaEast2.14 km
KoilakhWest2.16 km
RatikarNorth-West2.18 km
Az Rakbe ChauptaEast2.48 km
KhatukharikaNorth2.79 km
MailamNorth-East2.82 km
NarayanpurSouth-East3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhaua

Jhaua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajanagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Jhaua is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Jhaua is about 18 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 Jhaua

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

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

Health Facilities in Jhaua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jhaua

Where is Jhaua located?

Jhaua village is located in Jhanjharpur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhaua?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhaua is Kako.

What is the pincode of Jhaua?

The pincode of Jhaua is 847404.

What is the population of Jhaua?

Jhaua has a total population of 2,270, including 1,153 males and 1,117 females.

How many households are there in Jhaua?

There are 420 households in Jhaua.

What is the literacy rate in Jhaua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhaua is 43.79%. Male literacy is 56.37% and female literacy is 30.80%.