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

According to the 2011 Census, Jiria village had a total population of 1,673 people, including 875 males and 798 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.51%, with male literacy at 60.80% and female literacy at 38.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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