Jakaria - Rasra, Ballia

Jakaria is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Sahabajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakaria is 198304. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.11 hectares and falls under the 221712 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jakaria

According to the 2011 Census, Jakaria village had a total population of 512 people, including 275 males and 237 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.45%, with male literacy at 93.06% and female literacy at 83.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakaria

Jakaria 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 Jakaria

Jakaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajmalpur Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Jakaria is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Jakaria is about 38 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 Jakaria

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

Health Facilities in Jakaria

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

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