Jamru - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Jamru is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Jamru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamru is 186064. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.84 hectares and falls under the 273413 pincode. Chauri Chaura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jamru

According to the 2011 Census, Jamru village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 653 males and 653 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.83%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 50.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamru

Jamru 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 Jamru

Jamru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chauri Chaura to Jamru is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Jamru 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 Jamru

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

Health Facilities in Jamru

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

FAQs about Jamru