Jahagirawa - Colonelganj, Gonda

Jahagirawa is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Jahagira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahagirawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahagirawa is 174970. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.94 hectares and falls under the 271311 pincode. Colonelganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jahagirawa

According to the 2011 Census, Jahagirawa village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 763 males and 630 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 826 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.90%, with male literacy at 55.17% and female literacy at 39.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahagirawa

Jahagirawa 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 Jahagirawa

Jahagirawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarju, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonelganj to Jahagirawa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Jahagirawa is about 34 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 Jahagirawa

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

Health Facilities in Jahagirawa

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

FAQs about Jahagirawa