Jhajhaur - Guthani, Siwan

Jhajhaur is a village situated in the Guthani subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guthani and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Biswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhajhaur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhajhaur is 232205. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 841239 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jhajhaur

As per Census 2011, Jhajhaur village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 240 males and 258 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 270 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population498240258
Child Population (0–6 yrs)976136
Scheduled Castes (SC)733934
Scheduled Tribes (ST)382018
Literate Population270132138
Illiterate Population228108120

Nearby Villages of Jhajhaur

Jhajhaur 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)
ChirauaWest0.81 km
JamuaonSouth-East1.05 km
Darzi ChakNorth-East1.09 km
RewasiSouth-West1.14 km
KarejiNorth-West1.19 km
ChorbhariaEast1.35 km
BiswarNorth-East1.62 km
TekaniaNorth-East1.64 km
SohraiNorth1.69 km
JataurWest2.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhajhaur

Jhajhaur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mairwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Jhajhaur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Jhajhaur is about 11 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 Jhajhaur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Jhajhaur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jhajhaur

Where is Jhajhaur located?

Jhajhaur village is located in Guthani Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhajhaur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhajhaur is Biswar.

What is the pincode of Jhajhaur?

The pincode of Jhajhaur is 841239.

What is the population of Jhajhaur?

Jhajhaur has a total population of 498, including 240 males and 258 females.

How many households are there in Jhajhaur?

There are 91 households in Jhajhaur.

What is the literacy rate in Jhajhaur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhajhaur is 54.22%. Male literacy is 55.00% and female literacy is 53.49%.