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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Jharkataha village has a total population of 5,363 people, consisting of 2,733 males and 2,630 females. The village has 767 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 894 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,841 literate and 2,522 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 259 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,3632,7332,630
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894474420
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,187622565
Scheduled Tribes (ST)259126133
Literate Population2,8411,7461,095
Illiterate Population2,5229871,535

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nawak GaonNorth1.02 km
DeopurEast1.74 km
KalyanpurWest1.75 km
MajhaNorth-East2.06 km
JamgharwaNorth-West2.09 km
KhirodharpurWest2.11 km
Hanuman GarhSouth-East2.34 km
Shri NagarSouth2.36 km
Araji Mafi Jharkataha EastEast2.54 km
LamuhiNorth-West2.83 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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 2-5 km

FAQs about Jharkataha

Where is Jharkataha located?

Jharkataha village is located in Bairia Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jharkataha?

Jharkataha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jharkataha?

The pincode of Jharkataha is 277209.

What is the population of Jharkataha?

Jharkataha has a total population of 5,363, including 2,733 males and 2,630 females.

How many households are there in Jharkataha?

There are 767 households in Jharkataha.

What is the literacy rate in Jharkataha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jharkataha is 52.97%. Male literacy is 63.89% and female literacy is 41.63%.