Jhahura - Nirmali, Supaul

Jhahura is a village situated in the Nirmali subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nirmali and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Dighiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhahura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhahura is 220937. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.9 hectares and falls under the 847452 pincode. Nirmali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jhahura

According to the 2011 Census, Jhahura village had a total population of 420 people, including 225 males and 195 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.54%, with male literacy at 84.92% and female literacy at 48.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population420225195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)784632
Scheduled Castes (SC)804436
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population23115279
Illiterate Population18973116

Nearby Villages of Jhahura

Jhahura 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)
LaguniaSouth-East0.85 km
RahariaSouth-West2.06 km
DighiaNorth2.40 km
BanainiaSouth2.61 km
Kataia BhuliaEast2.82 km
BelaNorth-West3.07 km
ThariaSouth-West3.15 km
BaltharwaEast3.28 km
DholiEast3.97 km
DudhailaNorth-East4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhahura

Jhahura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nirmali, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.4 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 Nirmali to Jhahura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Jhahura is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhahura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jhahura

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

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

FAQs about Jhahura

Where is Jhahura located?

Jhahura village is located in Nirmali Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jhahura?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhahura is Dighiya.

What is the pincode of Jhahura?

The pincode of Jhahura is 847452.

What is the population of Jhahura?

Jhahura had a total population of 420, including 225 males and 195 females.

How many households are there in Jhahura?

Jhahura had 80 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhahura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhahura was 67.54%. Male literacy was 84.92% and female literacy was 48.47%.