Jhagarua - Mahagama, Godda

Jhagarua is a village situated in the Mahagama subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagama and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Godda. Sarbhanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhagarua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhagarua is 356600. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.05 hectares and falls under the 814155 pincode.

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

Population of Jhagarua

According to the 2011 Census, Jhagarua village had a total population of 86 people, including 42 males and 44 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.38%, with male literacy at 65.63% and female literacy at 45.45%.

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 Population864244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211011
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population362115
Illiterate Population502129

Nearby Villages of Jhagarua

Jhagarua 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)
Maigar KitaSouth-West0.33 km
SolahbighiaEast0.33 km
Kita MajhonaWest0.46 km
DanialaNorth-West0.54 km
DarhaSouth-West0.66 km
Khara KitaWest0.68 km
JiajorEast0.71 km
KhairaNorth-West0.93 km
Ghat JagarnathpurSouth-East1.01 km
Fouzdar Kita GhatNorth1.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhagarua

Jhagarua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekchari, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Godda to Jhagarua is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhagarua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jhagarua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jhagarua

Where is Jhagarua located?

Jhagarua village is located in Mahagama Subdivision, Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jhagarua?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhagarua is Sarbhanga.

What is the pincode of Jhagarua?

The pincode of Jhagarua is 814155.

What is the population of Jhagarua?

Jhagarua had a total population of 86, including 42 males and 44 females.

How many households are there in Jhagarua?

Jhagarua had 16 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhagarua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhagarua was 55.38%. Male literacy was 65.63% and female literacy was 45.45%.