Jamsar - Laukahi, Madhubani

Jamsar is a village situated in the Laukahi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laukahi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Atari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamsar is 220032. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 847232 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jamsar

According to the 2011 Census, Jamsar village had a total population of 1,008 people, including 500 males and 508 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.48%, with male literacy at 78.06% and female literacy at 39.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,008500508
Child Population (0–6 yrs)218108110
Scheduled Castes (SC)944648
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population462306156
Illiterate Population546194352

Nearby Villages of Jamsar

Jamsar 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)
KakahiaSouth-West1.45 km
LaukahiWest1.57 km
MahadewaNorth-East1.82 km
NariNorth2.33 km
PiprahiSouth-West2.41 km
TulsiahiNorth-West2.58 km
AtriNorth-West3.04 km
PipraunSouth-East3.16 km
TharhiSouth3.18 km
SanpatahaSouth-West3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamsar

Jamsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Laukaha Bazar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Jamsar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Jamsar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamsar

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

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

Health Facilities in Jamsar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamsar 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jamsar

Where is Jamsar located?

Jamsar village is located in Laukahi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jamsar?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamsar is Atari.

What is the pincode of Jamsar?

The pincode of Jamsar is 847232.

What is the population of Jamsar?

Jamsar had a total population of 1,008, including 500 males and 508 females.

How many households are there in Jamsar?

Jamsar had 196 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamsar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamsar was 58.48%. Male literacy was 78.06% and female literacy was 39.20%.