Jamhra - Patarghat, Saharsa

Jamhra is a village situated in the Patarghat subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patarghat and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Jamhra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamhra is 226517. The village covers a total geographical area of 875.81 hectares and falls under the 852107 pincode. Madhepura is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jamhra

As per Census 2011, Jamhra village has a total population of 9,421 people, consisting of 4,959 males and 4,462 females. The village has 1,959 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,966 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,917 literate and 5,504 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,352 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamhra

Jamhra 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 Jamhra

Jamhra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dauram Madhepura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhepura to Jamhra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Jamhra is about 29 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 Jamhra

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

Health Facilities in Jamhra

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

FAQs about Jamhra