Jamunia - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Jamunia is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bahuarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamunia is 216800. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.6 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jamunia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamunia

According to the 2011 Census, Jamunia village had a total population of 2,116 people, including 1,079 males and 1,037 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.19%, with male literacy at 69.94% and female literacy at 50.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamunia

Jamunia 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 Jamunia

Public transport in the Jamunia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Jamunia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jamunia is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

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:

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