Jalalpur - Giriak, Nalanda

Jalalpur is a village situated in the Giriak subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Giriak and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Puraini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalalpur is 245159. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 803109 pincode. Nawada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Jalalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jalalpur village had a total population of 1,070 people, including 531 males and 539 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.68%, with male literacy at 73.89% and female literacy at 55.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalalpur

Jalalpur 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 Jalalpur

Jalalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawada to Jalalpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Jalalpur is about 25 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 Jalalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jalalpur

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

FAQs about Jalalpur