Jhanjhara - Bankatwa, Purbi Champaran

Jhanjhara is a village situated in the Bankatwa subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from Bankatwa and around 28 km from Motihari. Jhanjhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanjhara is 217755. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.6 hectares and falls under the 845302 pincode. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jhanjhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhanjhara

According to the 2011 Census, Jhanjhara village had a total population of 6,837 people, including 3,625 males and 3,212 females, living in 1,255 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.88%, with male literacy at 67.74% and female literacy at 44.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanjhara

Jhanjhara 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 Jhanjhara

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Jhanjhara. The nearest railway station is Jaimurtinagar F, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhaka to Jhanjhara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Jhanjhara is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhanjhara

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

Health Facilities in Jhanjhara

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

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