Jaitia - Manjhi, Saran

Jaitia is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Matiyar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaitia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaitia is 233345. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 841209 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jaitia

According to the 2011 Census, Jaitia village had a total population of 1,613 people, including 820 males and 793 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.99%, with male literacy at 79.62% and female literacy at 57.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaitia

Jaitia 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 Jaitia

Jaitia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Jaitia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Jaitia is about 26 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 Jaitia

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

Health Facilities in Jaitia

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

FAQs about Jaitia