Jabka - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Jabka is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sapahi-madhubani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jabka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jabka is 216260. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jabka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Jabka

According to the 2011 Census, Jabka village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 584 males and 565 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.55%, with male literacy at 54.66% and female literacy at 28.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Jabka

Jabka 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 Jabka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jabka. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Jabka is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jabka is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jabka

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

Health Facilities in Jabka

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

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