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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhajhaur

According to the 2011 Census, Jhajhaur village had a total population of 498 people, including 240 males and 258 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 73.74% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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