Jitpur - Bankatwa, Purbi Champaran

Jitpur is a village situated in the Bankatwa subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from Bankatwa and around 30 km from Motihari. Jitpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jitpur is 217764. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.8 hectares and falls under the 845302 pincode. Dhaka is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jitpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jitpur village had a total population of 3,315 people, including 1,670 males and 1,645 females, living in 611 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.65%, with male literacy at 71.74% and female literacy at 43.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 632.

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

Nearby Villages of Jitpur

Jitpur 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 Jitpur

Jitpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chauradano, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhaka to Jitpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Jitpur is about 30 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 Jitpur

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

Health Facilities in Jitpur

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

FAQs about Jitpur