Jahangirpur - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Jahangirpur is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Ram Deli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahangirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahangirpur is 223672. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Jahangirpur

As per Census 2011, Jahangirpur village has a total population of 1,205 people, consisting of 616 males and 589 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 215 literate and 990 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jahangirpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jahangirpur

Jahangirpur 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 Jahangirpur

Jahangirpur 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 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Jahangirpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Jahangirpur is about 32 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 Jahangirpur

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

Health Facilities in Jahangirpur

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

FAQs about Jahangirpur