Jharia - Obra, Sonbhadra

Jharia is a village situated in the Obra tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 64 km from Robertsganj and around 60 km from Sonbhadra. Mohiddinpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharia is 214053. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.78 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jharia

According to the 2011 Census, Jharia village had a total population of 377 people, including 198 males and 179 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.61%, with male literacy at 78.48% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharia

Jharia 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 Jharia

Public transport in the Jharia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wyndhamganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Jharia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Jharia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharia

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

Health Facilities in Jharia

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

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