Jhawwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Jhawwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Jhawwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhawwa is 173599. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.65 hectares and falls under the 271206 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Jhawwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Jhawwa

According to the 2011 Census, Jhawwa village had a total population of 1,408 people, including 745 males and 663 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.48%, with male literacy at 38.79% and female literacy at 15.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhawwa

Jhawwa 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 Jhawwa

Jhawwa 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 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Jhawwa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Jhawwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhawwa

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

Health Facilities in Jhawwa

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

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