Jahangirpur - Singhia, Samastipur

Jahangirpur is a village situated in the Singhia subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singhia and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Jahangirpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahangirpur is 237206. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jahangirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hasanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khagaria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jahangirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jahangirpur village had a total population of 5,554 people, including 2,871 males and 2,683 females, living in 1,008 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.48%, with male literacy at 63.21% and female literacy at 36.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,746, 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.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,5542,8712,683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,239615624
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,746893853
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population2,1781,426752
Illiterate Population3,3761,4451,931

Nearby Villages of Jahangirpur

Jahangirpur 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)
Goal DhanailaWest1.98 km
AgraulEast2.02 km
KharahiaSouth2.09 km
KeshroraWest2.15 km
DudhpuraSouth-West2.18 km
LagmaEast2.62 km
MahekhairaNorth2.91 km
BhatandiNorth-West3.13 km
ParariaWest3.19 km
SalepurNorth-East3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jahangirpur

Jahangirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naya Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Jahangirpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Jahangirpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahangirpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Jahangirpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jahangirpur

Where is Jahangirpur located?

Jahangirpur village is located in Singhia Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jahangirpur?

Jahangirpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jahangirpur?

The pincode of Jahangirpur is 848117.

What is the population of Jahangirpur?

Jahangirpur had a total population of 5,554, including 2,871 males and 2,683 females.

How many households are there in Jahangirpur?

Jahangirpur had 1,008 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jahangirpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jahangirpur was 50.48%. Male literacy was 63.21% and female literacy was 36.52%.