Jamira - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Jamira is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Jimari Nautanwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamira is 216071. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.4 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Jamira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jamira

According to the 2011 Census, Jamira village had a total population of 1,878 people, including 966 males and 912 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.35%, with male literacy at 63.01% and female literacy at 38.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 856.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamira

Jamira 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 Jamira

Jamira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Jamira is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jamira is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamira

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

Health Facilities in Jamira

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

FAQs about Jamira