Jalsiman - Sonbarsa, Saharsa

Jalsiman is a village situated in the Sonbarsa subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonbarsa and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Biratpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalsiman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalsiman is 226550. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.26 hectares and falls under the 852217 pincode. Saharasa is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Jalsiman

According to the 2011 Census, Jalsiman village had a total population of 1,064 people, including 573 males and 491 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.08%, with male literacy at 86.05% and female literacy at 64.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalsiman

Jalsiman 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 Jalsiman

Jalsiman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Simri Bhakhtiyarpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharasa to Jalsiman is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Saharsa to Jalsiman is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalsiman

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

Health Facilities in Jalsiman

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

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