Jhariya - Sitapur

Jhariya is a village situated in the Sitapur tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Sitapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jhariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhariya is 137548. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.48 hectares and falls under the 261121 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jhariya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhariya village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 670 males and 611 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.10%, with male literacy at 74.34% and female literacy at 52.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,028.

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 Population1,281670611
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267140127
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,028536492
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population650394256
Illiterate Population631276355

Nearby Villages of Jhariya

Jhariya 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)
AkhatyarpurWest0.94 km
KhamaunaEast1.13 km
GokulpurSouth1.15 km
SadhuwapurSouth1.71 km
RuknapurNorth-West1.79 km
Gaura PattiEast1.86 km
ParewaSouth-West1.93 km
KusumaWest2.02 km
PipraghuriNorth2.24 km
Persehra NathNorth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhariya

Jhariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parsehra Mal, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Jhariya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Jhariya is about 30 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 Jhariya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jhariya

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

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

FAQs about Jhariya

Where is Jhariya located?

Jhariya village is located in Sitapur Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhariya?

Jhariya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jhariya?

The pincode of Jhariya is 261121.

What is the population of Jhariya?

Jhariya had a total population of 1,281, including 670 males and 611 females.

How many households are there in Jhariya?

Jhariya had 261 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhariya was 64.10%. Male literacy was 74.34% and female literacy was 52.89%.