Jagadhara - Dawath, Rohtas

Jagadhara is a village situated in the Dawath subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dawath and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Itwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagadhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagadhara is 251081. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.6 hectares and falls under the 802226 pincode. Koath is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Jagadhara

According to the 2011 Census, Jagadhara village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 563 males and 590 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 90.49% and female literacy at 67.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,153563590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)220111109
Scheduled Castes (SC)310158152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population734409325
Illiterate Population419154265

Nearby Villages of Jagadhara

Jagadhara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Hamir DehriSouth-East0.79 km
BabhaniWest1.11 km
ItwaSouth-West1.39 km
JharkhariaSouth1.50 km
BahuaraWest2.30 km
KhairahiSouth-West2.80 km
Chak ChatarSouth3.35 km
Param DehriWest3.58 km
TendobaharSouth-West3.87 km
Harna ChatarSouth3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jagadhara

Jagadhara 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 Hasanbazar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koath to Jagadhara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Jagadhara is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagadhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jagadhara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jagadhara

Where is Jagadhara located?

Jagadhara village is located in Dawath Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jagadhara?

The Gram Panchayat of Jagadhara is Itwan.

What is the pincode of Jagadhara?

The pincode of Jagadhara is 802226.

What is the population of Jagadhara?

Jagadhara had a total population of 1,153, including 563 males and 590 females.

How many households are there in Jagadhara?

Jagadhara had 153 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jagadhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jagadhara was 78.67%. Male literacy was 90.49% and female literacy was 67.57%.