Jawan - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Jawan is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Jawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawan is 121510. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.39 hectares and falls under the 203141 pincode. Jahangirpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Jawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jawan

As per Census 2011, Jawan village has a total population of 2,935 people, consisting of 1,532 males and 1,403 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,980 literate and 955 illiterate residents. Additionally, 613 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9351,5321,403
Child Population (0–6 yrs)377192185
Scheduled Castes (SC)613312301
Literate Population1,9801,206774
Illiterate Population955326629

Nearby Villages of Jawan

Jawan 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)
NekpurNorth-West1.48 km
Alampur Hatla Urf LodonaSouth-East2.08 km
KalakhuriSouth-West2.47 km
Bhunna JatanNorth-East2.53 km
ChanchaliWest2.71 km
GothniEast2.71 km
Mohammadpur NarNorth3.12 km
ChhapnaSouth3.26 km
Alli Ahmadpur Urf GarhiNorth-West3.85 km
Aurangabad Urf HumayunpurSouth-West4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jawan

Jawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurja Jn, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jahangirpur to Jawan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Jawan is about 45 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 Jawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jawan

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

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

FAQs about Jawan

Where is Jawan located?

Jawan village is located in Khurja Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jawan?

Jawan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jawan?

The pincode of Jawan is 203141.

What is the population of Jawan?

Jawan has a total population of 2,935, including 1,532 males and 1,403 females.

How many households are there in Jawan?

There are 539 households in Jawan.

What is the literacy rate in Jawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jawan is 67.46%. Male literacy is 78.72% and female literacy is 55.17%.