Jamdhara - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Jamdhara is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Jamdhara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdhara is 173561. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.09 hectares and falls under the 271208 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jamdhara

As per Census 2011, Jamdhara village has a total population of 1,302 people, consisting of 680 males and 622 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 899 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,302680622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258122136
Scheduled Castes (SC)229119110
Literate Population403276127
Illiterate Population899404495

Nearby Villages of Jamdhara

Jamdhara 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)
MajhauliSouth-West1.53 km
KhargauraNorth1.67 km
SathiNorth-East1.79 km
LatthawarSouth-East2.10 km
Singh MohniSouth-East2.58 km
MahuwaNorth-East2.83 km
PadraunaWest2.99 km
MatehnaWest3.03 km
Bakawli DalpurEast3.28 km
ChaipurwaNorth3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamdhara

Jamdhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Jamdhara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Jamdhara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jamdhara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jamdhara

Where is Jamdhara located?

Jamdhara village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamdhara?

Jamdhara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamdhara?

The pincode of Jamdhara is 271208.

What is the population of Jamdhara?

Jamdhara has a total population of 1,302, including 680 males and 622 females.

How many households are there in Jamdhara?

There are 197 households in Jamdhara.

What is the literacy rate in Jamdhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamdhara is 30.95%. Male literacy is 40.59% and female literacy is 20.42%.