Jalama - Gauriganj, Amethi

Jalama is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Gauriganj and around 32 km from Sultanpur. Jalama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalama is 169145. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.14 hectares and falls under the 227411 pincode. Munshiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Jalama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gauriganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jalama

According to the 2011 Census, Jalama village had a total population of 2,245 people, including 1,113 males and 1,132 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.32%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 58.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 655.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalama

Jalama 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 Jalama

Jalama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivnagar, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Munshiganj to Jalama is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Jalama is about 32 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 Jalama

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

Health Facilities in Jalama

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

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