Jura - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Jura is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bhairoganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jura is 216855. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.1 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jura

According to the 2011 Census, Jura village had a total population of 2,380 people, including 1,249 males and 1,131 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.85%, with male literacy at 51.64% and female literacy at 26.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 567, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Jura

Jura 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 Jura

Public transport in the Jura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Jura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jura

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

Health Facilities in Jura

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

FAQs about Jura