Jahura - Sahebganj, Muzaffarpur

Jahura is a village situated in the Sahebganj subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahebganj and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Prasauni Raisi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahura is 228008. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 843125 pincode. Sahebganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jahura

According to the 2011 Census, Jahura village had a total population of 1,525 people, including 817 males and 708 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.39%, with male literacy at 73.88% and female literacy at 53.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahura

Jahura 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 Jahura

Jahura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mehsi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahebganj to Jahura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Jahura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahura

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

Health Facilities in Jahura

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

FAQs about Jahura