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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhaua

According to the 2011 Census, Jhaua village had a total population of 2,270 people, including 1,153 males and 1,117 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.79%, with male literacy at 68.78% and female literacy at 38.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 420, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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