Gijri - Hasanpur, Samastipur

Gijri is a village situated in the Hasanpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hasanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Mouji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gijri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gijri is 237323. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 848205 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gijri

According to the 2011 Census, Gijri village had a total population of 1,240 people, including 674 males and 566 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.27%, with male literacy at 64.80% and female literacy at 43.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Gijri

Gijri 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 Gijri

Gijri 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 Shasan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Gijri is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Gijri is about 40 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 Gijri

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

Health Facilities in Gijri

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

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