Jamunia - Nautan, Pashchim Champaran

Jamunia is a village situated in the Nautan subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nautan and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Jamuniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamunia is 217462. The village covers a total geographical area of 419 hectares and falls under the 845459 pincode. Bettiah is the nearest town, located about 12 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 6,313 people, consisting of 3,326 males and 2,987 females. The village has 1,092 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,354 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,244 literate and 4,069 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,412 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,3133,3262,987
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,354740614
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,412775637
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population2,2441,378866
Illiterate Population4,0691,9482,121

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BahuarwaSouth1.71 km
Majharia KishunSouth-West2.00 km
Rampur BairagiNorth2.06 km
JagdishpurSouth-East2.30 km
PakariaWest2.41 km
Tola JagarnathpurNorth2.67 km
KunriaEast2.96 km
Aunhar ShekhNorth-East3.07 km
Amwa MajharNorth3.79 km
Rekha SundarpattiWest3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamunia

Jamunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majhowlia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bettiah to Jamunia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jamunia

Where is Jamunia located?

Jamunia village is located in Nautan Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamunia?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamunia is Jamuniya.

What is the pincode of Jamunia?

The pincode of Jamunia is 845459.

What is the population of Jamunia?

Jamunia has a total population of 6,313, including 3,326 males and 2,987 females.

How many households are there in Jamunia?

There are 1,092 households in Jamunia.

What is the literacy rate in Jamunia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamunia is 35.55%. Male literacy is 41.43% and female literacy is 28.99%.