Jalalgarh - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Jalalgarh is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Jalal Garh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalalgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalalgarh is 223659. The village covers a total geographical area of 774 hectares and falls under the 854327 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jalalgarh

As per Census 2011, Jalalgarh village has a total population of 7,585 people, consisting of 3,945 males and 3,640 females. The village has 1,595 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,474 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,609 literate and 3,976 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,005 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalalgarh

Jalalgarh 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 Jalalgarh

Jalalgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Jalalgarh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Jalalgarh is about 25 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 Jalalgarh

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

Health Facilities in Jalalgarh

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

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