Jhakahee - Khajni, Gorakhpur

Jhakahee is a village situated in the Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajni and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Jhakahee village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhakahee is 186698. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.02 hectares and falls under the 273211 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jhakahee village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khajni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhakahee

According to the 2011 Census, Jhakahee village had a total population of 1,252 people, including 643 males and 609 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.18%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 73.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 585.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhakahee

Jhakahee 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 Jhakahee

Jhakahee is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maghar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Jhakahee is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhakahee

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

Health Facilities in Jhakahee

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

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