Jarar - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Jarar 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 87 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bharchhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarar is 216033. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.3 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Jarar 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 Jarar

According to the 2011 Census, Jarar village had a total population of 2,768 people, including 1,454 males and 1,314 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.05%, with male literacy at 71.53% and female literacy at 51.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,203.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarar

Jarar 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 Jarar

Public transport in the Jarar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valmikinagar Rd, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Jarar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jarar is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarar

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

Health Facilities in Jarar

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

FAQs about Jarar