Jhanjhara Village Overview
Jhanjhara is a village in Bankatwa tehsil of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. It lies about 6 km from Bankatwa tehsil headquarters and around 28 km from Motihari district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jhanjhara village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhanjhara village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanjhara is 217755. The village covers a geographical area of 462.6 hectares. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Location Map of Jhanjhara
Population & Demographics of Jhanjhara
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhanjhara village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,837 | 3,625 | 3,212 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,357 | 702 | 655 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 386 | 193 | 193 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,117 | 1,980 | 1,137 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,720 | 1,645 | 2,075 |
Key population details of Jhanjhara village are given below:
- Jhanjhara village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 6,837, including approximately 3,625 males and 3,212 females, with a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 386 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jhanjhara village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 45.59%.
- There are around 1,255 households in Jhanjhara village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhanjhara
Transport facilities help residents of Jhanjhara village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jhanjhara
The following villages are located close to Jhanjhara and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jhanjhara
- Where is Jhanjhara located?
- Jhanjhara village is located in Bankatwa Subdivision, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhanjhara?
- Jhanjhara is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Jhanjhara?
- Jhanjhara has a total population of 6,837, including 3,625 males and 3,212 females.
- How many households are there in Jhanjhara?
- There are 1,255 households in Jhanjhara.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhanjhara?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhanjhara is 45.59%. Male literacy is 54.62% and female literacy is 35.40%.