Jarua - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Jarua is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Bikapur and around 22 km from Faizabad. Jeruwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarua is 166642. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.2 hectares and falls under the 224204 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Jarua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faizabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jarua

As per Census 2011, Jarua village has a total population of 1,462 people, consisting of 767 males and 695 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 205 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jarua are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,462767695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20512877
Scheduled Castes (SC)318169149
Literate Population975564411
Illiterate Population487203284

Nearby Villages of Jarua

Jarua 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)
IchhauriEast0.83 km
Baburiha(kaundha)South1.14 km
BhawapurNorth-West1.20 km
JainpurWest1.64 km
TardihNorth-East1.71 km
RamdaspurEast1.93 km
Dashrath PurSouth-West2.23 km
NathanpurSouth-East2.27 km
BibipurNorth-West2.29 km
DevapattiEast2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jarua

Jarua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bharatkund, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Jarua is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Jarua is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarua

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

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

Health Facilities in Jarua

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

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

FAQs about Jarua

Where is Jarua located?

Jarua village is located in Bikapur Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jarua?

The Gram Panchayat of Jarua is Jeruwa.

What is the pincode of Jarua?

The pincode of Jarua is 224204.

What is the population of Jarua?

Jarua has a total population of 1,462, including 767 males and 695 females.

How many households are there in Jarua?

There are 197 households in Jarua.

What is the literacy rate in Jarua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jarua is 66.69%. Male literacy is 73.53% and female literacy is 59.14%.