Jiria - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Jiria is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Belwa Lakhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiria is 216790. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.1 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Jiria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Jiria

As per Census 2011, Jiria village has a total population of 1,673 people, consisting of 875 males and 798 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 690 literate and 983 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jiria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,673875798
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307148159
Scheduled Castes (SC)258140118
Literate Population690442248
Illiterate Population983433550

Nearby Villages of Jiria

Jiria 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DubauliaEast0.74 km
LakhanpurEast1.36 km
LauriaWest1.46 km
ThakurtolaSouth-West1.56 km
GokhulaSouth-East2.28 km
BankatwaSouth2.41 km
JawahirpurEast2.99 km
SuarchhapNorth-East3.01 km
GobrauraNorth-East3.06 km
PararawanWest3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jiria

Jiria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 32.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Jiria is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jiria is about 24 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 Jiria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jiria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jiria

Where is Jiria located?

Jiria village is located in Lauriya Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jiria?

The Gram Panchayat of Jiria is Belwa Lakhanpur.

What is the pincode of Jiria?

The pincode of Jiria is 845453.

What is the population of Jiria?

Jiria has a total population of 1,673, including 875 males and 798 females.

How many households are there in Jiria?

There are 292 households in Jiria.

What is the literacy rate in Jiria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jiria is 41.24%. Male literacy is 50.51% and female literacy is 31.08%.