Jahada - Nichlaul, Mahrajganj

Jahada is a village situated in the Nichlaul tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nichlaul and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Jahada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahada is 183992. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.84 hectares and falls under the 273305 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jahada

According to the 2011 Census, Jahada village had a total population of 2,569 people, including 1,301 males and 1,268 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.70%, with male literacy at 77.26% and female literacy at 53.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5691,3011,268
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321162159
Scheduled Castes (SC)386192194
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population1,477880597
Illiterate Population1,092421671

Nearby Villages of Jahada

Jahada 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)
BaraiparNorth1.08 km
SerkuriEast1.13 km
SohasaNorth-East1.51 km
Gaura NipaniaSouth-East1.51 km
Katahri KalaSouth1.69 km
Balhi KhorNorth-West1.72 km
SohatSouth-West1.90 km
BasuliNorth-East2.02 km
KolhuaEast2.24 km
KaimaWest2.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jahada

Public transport in the Jahada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurli Ramgarhwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Jahada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Jahada is about 32 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 Jahada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jahada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jahada

Where is Jahada located?

Jahada village is located in Nichlaul Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jahada?

Jahada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jahada?

The pincode of Jahada is 273305.

What is the population of Jahada?

Jahada had a total population of 2,569, including 1,301 males and 1,268 females.

How many households are there in Jahada?

Jahada had 412 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jahada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jahada was 65.70%. Male literacy was 77.26% and female literacy was 53.83%.