Gehuma - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Gehuma is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Dansar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gehuma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gehuma is 223638. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gehuma

According to the 2011 Census, Gehuma village had a total population of 3,265 people, including 1,672 males and 1,593 females, living in 702 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.67%, with male literacy at 68.76% and female literacy at 51.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 642.

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

Nearby Villages of Gehuma

Gehuma 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 Gehuma

Gehuma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Gehuma is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Gehuma is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gehuma

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

Health Facilities in Gehuma

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

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