Jagdishpur - Karakat, Rohtas

Jagdishpur is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Burhawal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagdishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagdishpur is 251386. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jagdishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagdishpur village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 633 males and 603 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.25%, with male literacy at 86.41% and female literacy at 61.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur 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 Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mani Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Jagdishpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Jagdishpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagdishpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagdishpur

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

FAQs about Jagdishpur