Jagdishpur - Barbigha, Sheikhpura

Jagdishpur is a village situated in the Barbigha subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barbigha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Jagdishpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagdishpur is 243818. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.35 hectares and falls under the 811101 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jagdishpur

As per Census 2011, Jagdishpur village has a total population of 1,627 people, consisting of 835 males and 792 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 898 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jagdishpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur 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 Jagdishpur

Public transport in the Jagdishpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastla Kasmabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Jagdishpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Jagdishpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagdishpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagdishpur

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

FAQs about Jagdishpur