Jhankaul - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Jhankaul is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Semara Kathkuiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhankaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhankaul is 216117. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.6 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jhankaul 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 Jhankaul

According to the 2011 Census, Jhankaul village had a total population of 712 people, including 369 males and 343 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.98%, with male literacy at 64.81% and female literacy at 38.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 522.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhankaul

Jhankaul 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 Jhankaul

Jhankaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Jhankaul is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Jhankaul is about 79 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 Jhankaul

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

Health Facilities in Jhankaul

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

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