Jodhan Bigha - Shekhopur Sarai, Sheikhpura

Jodhan Bigha is a village situated in the Shekhopur Sarai subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shekhopur Sarai and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Ambari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodhan Bigha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodhan Bigha is 243889. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 811103 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jodhan Bigha

As per Census 2011, Jodhan Bigha village has a total population of 1,569 people, consisting of 803 males and 766 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 335 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 908 literate and 661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jodhan Bigha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jodhan Bigha

Jodhan Bigha 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 Jodhan Bigha

Jodhan Bigha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dergaon Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Jodhan Bigha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Jodhan Bigha is about 10 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 Jodhan Bigha

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

Health Facilities in Jodhan Bigha

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

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