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Jirwa is a village in Shankarpur Sub-District of Madhepura district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 225899.

About Jirwa village record

Jirwa is listed under Shankarpur Sub-District in Madhepura district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 26,295, 5,539 households, area 2,384.69 hectares.

Quick facts

Village
Jirwa
Village code
225899
Sub-District / Sub-District
Shankarpur
District
Madhepura
State
Bihar
Census year
2011
Population
26,295
Households
5,539
Sex ratio
939 females per 1,000 males
Area
2,384.69 hectares
Population density
1,103 people per sq. km
PIN code
This detail is not reported in the available source data.

Census code and location hierarchy

For Jirwa, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.

State code
10
District code
213
Sub-district code
01162
Village code
225899
Jirwa village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameJirwa
Census village code225899
StateBihar
State code10
DistrictMadhepura
District code213
Sub-District / Sub-DistrictShankarpur
Sub-district code01162
Census year2011
Population26,295
Households5,539
Male population13,561
Female population12,734
Sex ratio939 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population5,858
Scheduled Tribes population28
Area2,384.69 hectares
Population density1,103 people per sq. km
PIN codeThis detail is not reported in the available source data.
CD blockShankarpur
Gram panchayatSonwarsha, Jirwa Maghela, Raybheer
Nearest statutory townMadhepura
Nearest statutory town distance18 km

Facilities and amenities in Jirwa

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Jirwa
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 11 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 8 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre1 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeAvailable in village
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesPDS shopAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersNot available in village; 0 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Jirwa
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area469.74 hectares
Current fallow land18.46 hectares
Net area sown1,834.44 hectares
Total unirrigated land400.06 hectares
Irrigated area1,434.38 hectares
Canal-irrigated area830.01 hectares
Wells / tube-wells irrigated area604.37 hectares

Other villages in this sub-district

These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.

Other places with this name

There are multiple villages named Jirwa in Bihar. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.

Open Jirwa name page

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Jirwa?

The Census village code of Jirwa is 225899.

Where is Jirwa village?

Jirwa village is in Shankarpur Sub-District (sub-district) of Madhepura district, Bihar.

What is the population of Jirwa?

The source reports a population of 26,295 for Jirwa.

What is the sex ratio of Jirwa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Jirwa is 939 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.