Jhajha Shiv - Gola, Gorakhpur

Jhajha Shiv is a village situated in the Gola tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Chhapia Umraw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhajha Shiv village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhajha Shiv is 188119. The village covers a total geographical area of 18.55 hectares and falls under the 273407 pincode.

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

Population of Jhajha Shiv

As per Census 2011, Jhajha Shiv village has a total population of 304 people, consisting of 151 males and 153 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhajha Shiv are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population304151153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603723
Scheduled Castes (SC)532726
Literate Population1588969
Illiterate Population1466284

Nearby Villages of Jhajha Shiv

Jhajha Shiv 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)
Jhajha ParasanSouth0.68 km
MujaunaNorth-West1.00 km
NarahiSouth-West1.13 km
DumariEast1.67 km
BirahuaNorth1.75 km
Khajuri GosaiNorth-West1.77 km
MaibharaNorth-East1.83 km
Kohara BhawarWest1.89 km
Parasia TiwariNorth2.01 km
KripalpurSouth2.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhajha Shiv

Jhajha Shiv is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gorakhpur to Jhajha Shiv is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhajha Shiv

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jhajha Shiv

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

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

FAQs about Jhajha Shiv

Where is Jhajha Shiv located?

Jhajha Shiv village is located in Gola Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhajha Shiv?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhajha Shiv is Chhapia Umraw.

What is the pincode of Jhajha Shiv?

The pincode of Jhajha Shiv is 273407.

What is the population of Jhajha Shiv?

Jhajha Shiv has a total population of 304, including 151 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Jhajha Shiv?

There are 52 households in Jhajha Shiv.

What is the literacy rate in Jhajha Shiv?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhajha Shiv is 51.97%. Male literacy is 58.94% and female literacy is 45.10%.