Jalalpur - Kundhit, Jamtara

Jalalpur is a village situated in the Kundhit subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundhit and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jamtara. Palajori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalalpur is 373256. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.79 hectares and falls under the 815359 pincode.

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

Population of Jalalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jalalpur village had a total population of 184 people, including 100 males and 84 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.11%, with male literacy at 78.21% and female literacy at 54.93%.

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 Population18410084
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352213
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1006139
Illiterate Population843945

Nearby Villages of Jalalpur

Jalalpur 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)
Tulsi ChakNorth1.26 km
GarsimlaSouth1.47 km
GaipatharNorth-East1.51 km
SalukaWest1.83 km
KunarpurSouth1.85 km
Bhursa Kuri.South-East2.15 km
JhatimathSouth2.29 km
AsanliaNorth2.50 km
SapsapiaNorth-West2.61 km
KalikasuliSouth2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jalalpur

Jalalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Jalalpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalalpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Jalalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jalalpur

Where is Jalalpur located?

Jalalpur village is located in Kundhit Subdivision, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jalalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jalalpur is Palajori.

What is the pincode of Jalalpur?

The pincode of Jalalpur is 815359.

What is the population of Jalalpur?

Jalalpur had a total population of 184, including 100 males and 84 females.

How many households are there in Jalalpur?

Jalalpur had 48 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jalalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalalpur was 67.11%. Male literacy was 78.21% and female literacy was 54.93%.