Jamunia - Gaunaha, Pashchim Champaran
Jamunia is a village situated in the Gaunaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaunaha and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Jamunia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamunia is 216471. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Jamunia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Jamunia
As per Census 2011, Jamunia village has a total population of 2,915 people, consisting of 1,464 males and 1,451 females. The village has 513 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 464 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,708 literate and 1,207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamunia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,915 | 1,464 | 1,451 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 464 | 233 | 231 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,163 | 1,088 | 1,075 |
| Literate Population | 1,708 | 971 | 737 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,207 | 493 | 714 |
Nearby Villages of Jamunia
Jamunia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jamunia
Jamunia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Jamunia is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jamunia is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jamunia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamunia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Jamunia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamunia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Jamunia
Where is Jamunia located?
Jamunia village is located in Gaunaha Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jamunia?
Jamunia is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Jamunia?
The pincode of Jamunia is 845455.
What is the population of Jamunia?
Jamunia has a total population of 2,915, including 1,464 males and 1,451 females.
How many households are there in Jamunia?
There are 513 households in Jamunia.
What is the literacy rate in Jamunia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamunia is 58.59%. Male literacy is 66.33% and female literacy is 50.79%.