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

According to the 2011 Census, Jahangirpur village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 616 males and 589 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.47%, with male literacy at 28.21% and female literacy at 18.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

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