Jakhua - Revelganj, Saran

Jakhua is a village situated in the Revelganj subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Revelganj and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Tekniwas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhua is 233575. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 841213 pincode. Revelganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jakhua

According to the 2011 Census, Jakhua village had a total population of 1,511 people, including 777 males and 734 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 88.80% and female literacy at 57.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakhua

Jakhua 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 Jakhua

Jakhua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tappa Khajuriay, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Revelganj to Jakhua is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Jakhua is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakhua

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

Health Facilities in Jakhua

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

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