Jainagra - Kandi, Garhwa

Jainagra is a village situated in the Kandi subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandi and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Kharaundha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jainagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jainagra is 347275. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.8 hectares and falls under the 822120 pincode. Jainagra is the nearest town.

Jainagra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bishrampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palamau Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jainagra

According to the 2011 Census, Jainagra village had a total population of 1,084 people, including 570 males and 514 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.77%, with male literacy at 88.91% and female literacy at 61.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Jainagra

Jainagra 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 Jainagra

Public transport in the Jainagra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muhammadganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Jainagra is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jainagra

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

Health Facilities in Jainagra

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

FAQs about Jainagra