Jharkataha - Bairia, Ballia

Jharkataha is a village situated in the Bairia tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bairia and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Jharkataha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharkataha is 199911. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.72 hectares and falls under the 277209 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town.

Jharkataha 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 Bairia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jharkataha

According to the 2011 Census, Jharkataha village had a total population of 5,363 people, including 2,733 males and 2,630 females, living in 767 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.57%, with male literacy at 77.29% and female literacy at 49.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharkataha

Jharkataha 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 Jharkataha

Jharkataha 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 Dal Chapra, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ballia to Jharkataha 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 Jharkataha

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

Health Facilities in Jharkataha

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

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