Jokaha - Nanpara, Bahraich

Jokaha is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Jokaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jokaha is 171571. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.15 hectares and falls under the 271882 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jokaha

According to the 2011 Census, Jokaha village had a total population of 2,568 people, including 1,271 males and 1,297 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.78%, with male literacy at 48.14% and female literacy at 28.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Jokaha

Jokaha 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 Jokaha

Public transport in the Jokaha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matera, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Jokaha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Jokaha is about 40 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 Jokaha

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

Health Facilities in Jokaha

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

FAQs about Jokaha