Jamunapur - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Jamunapur is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Yamunapur Tarbalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamunapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamunapur is 216043. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.2 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Jamunapur 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 Jamunapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jamunapur village had a total population of 821 people, including 414 males and 407 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.89%, with male literacy at 66.18% and female literacy at 45.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population821414407
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166848
Scheduled Castes (SC)236110126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522725
Literate Population394229165
Illiterate Population427185242

Nearby Villages of Jamunapur

Jamunapur 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)
PharsahniEast0.99 km
KatphorwaSouth-West1.32 km
PatherwaNorth-East1.71 km
Pipra DharauliNorth-West1.73 km
GorkatiEast1.87 km
BauridouriSouth2.13 km
Sabeya MusaiSouth-East2.24 km
DharmauliSouth-East2.39 km
DumriEast2.65 km
Bhinda ChaurNorth-East2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamunapur

Public transport in the Jamunapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Jamunapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jamunapur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamunapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jamunapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jamunapur

Where is Jamunapur located?

Jamunapur village is located in Sidhaw Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jamunapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamunapur is Yamunapur Tarbalia.

What is the pincode of Jamunapur?

The pincode of Jamunapur is 845105.

What is the population of Jamunapur?

Jamunapur had a total population of 821, including 414 males and 407 females.

How many households are there in Jamunapur?

Jamunapur had 146 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamunapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamunapur was 55.89%. Male literacy was 66.18% and female literacy was 45.96%.