Jamua - Sangrampur, Munger

Jamua is a village situated in the Sangrampur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangrampur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Balia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamua is 243287. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 813212 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Jamua

According to the 2011 Census, Jamua village had a total population of 834 people, including 466 males and 368 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 790 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.20%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 76.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamua

Jamua 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 Jamua

Jamua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Jamua is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Jamua 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 Jamua

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

Health Facilities in Jamua

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

FAQs about Jamua