Jethwar - Sikanderpur, Ballia

Jethwar is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Jethwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jethwar is 198110. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.19 hectares and falls under the 277303 pincode. Sikandar Pur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Jethwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jethwar

According to the 2011 Census, Jethwar village had a total population of 1,671 people, including 815 males and 856 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 83.08% and female literacy at 63.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Jethwar

Jethwar 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 Jethwar

Jethwar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chilkahar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandar Pur to Jethwar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Jethwar 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 Jethwar

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

Health Facilities in Jethwar

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

FAQs about Jethwar