Jhagahi - Ballia

Jhagahi is a village situated in the Ballia tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Ballia, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Shahpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhagahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhagahi is 198691. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.02 hectares and falls under the 277121 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 161 km away.

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

Population of Jhagahi

As per Census 2011, Jhagahi village has a total population of 336 people, consisting of 174 males and 162 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhagahi

Jhagahi 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 Jhagahi

Jhagahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jigni Khas, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Jhagahi is about 161 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Jhagahi 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 Jhagahi

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

Health Facilities in Jhagahi

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

FAQs about Jhagahi