Jolahgawan Village Overview
Jolahgawan is a village in Bankatwa tehsil of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. It lies about 8 km from Bankatwa tehsil headquarters and around 28 km from Motihari district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jitpur is the Gram Panchayat for Jolahgawan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jolahgawan 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 Jolahgawan is 217760. The village covers a geographical area of 141.9 hectares. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Location Map of Jolahgawan
Population & Demographics of Jolahgawan
This section provides population and demographic details of Jolahgawan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,473 | 1,264 | 1,209 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 587 | 304 | 283 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 111 | 57 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,201 | 729 | 472 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,272 | 535 | 737 |
Key population details of Jolahgawan village are given below:
- Jolahgawan village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,473, including approximately 1,264 males and 1,209 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 111 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Jolahgawan village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 48.56%.
- There are around 417 households in Jolahgawan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jolahgawan
Transport facilities help residents of Jolahgawan 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 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jolahgawan
The following villages are located close to Jolahgawan 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 Jolahgawan
- Where is Jolahgawan located?
- Jolahgawan village is located in Bankatwa Subdivision, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jolahgawan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jolahgawan is Jitpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Jolahgawan?
- Jolahgawan has a total population of 2,473, including 1,264 males and 1,209 females.
- How many households are there in Jolahgawan?
- There are 417 households in Jolahgawan.
- What is the literacy rate in Jolahgawan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jolahgawan is 48.56%. Male literacy is 57.67% and female literacy is 39.04%.