Nagi Dam bird sanctuary, Jamui (illustration)
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Jamui District

जमुई · Bihar

Blocks
10
Gram Panchayats
153
Population (2011)
17.60 lakh
Literacy rate
59.8%

Quick answer

Jamui is a district in Munger Division, Bihar, with 10 blocks, 10 anchals (circles) and 153 gram panchayats (LGD code 198). Its population was 17.60 lakh in the 2011 Census, with a literacy rate of 59.8%. The district elects 4 MLAs to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Jamui District

Jamui (जमुई) is a district in the Munger Division of Bihar, with its headquarters at Jamui. Its villages are organised into 10 development blocks and 153 gram panchayats, and its 10 anchals (circles) handle land and revenue work. LGD district code: 198.

The district had 17.60 lakh people at the 2011 Census, spread over 3,122 km² (about 564 people per km²). Literacy was 59.8%, and there were 922 women for every 1,000 men.

The district sends 4 MLAs to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha (Chakai, Jhajha, Sikandra and Jamui) and falls in the Jamui (Sc) Lok Sabha constituency.

Jamui at a glance

NameJamui / जमुई
TypeDistrict
LGD code198
DivisionMunger Division
StateBihar
Gram Panchayats153
Villages1,504
Blocks10
Anchals (Circles)10
Population (2011)17,60,405
Households3,07,082
Literacy rate59.8%
Sex ratio922
Area3,122.0 km²
HeadquartersJamui
Coordinates24.9200° N, 86.2200° E
Census 2011 code238
WikidataQ49168
Schools1,894
Bank Branches73
Post Offices173

Map of Jamui

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Jamui District LGD code

LGD code
Census 2011 code

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.

Jamui District Block List

Jamui district has 10 development blocks. Each block page lists its gram panchayats, explains what the block office does and sums up local facilities.

BlockName in HindiGram PanchayatsVillages
Barhatबरहट943Gram Panchayat list
Chakaiचकाई23600Gram Panchayat list
Gidhorगिद्धौर820Gram Panchayat list
Islamnagar Aliganjइस्लामनगर अलीगंज1369Gram Panchayat list
Jamuiजमुई1281Gram Panchayat list
Jhajhaझाझा20197Gram Panchayat list
Khairaखैरा2296Gram Panchayat list
Laxmipurलक्ष्मीपुर1382Gram Panchayat list
Sikandraसिकन्दरा1466Gram Panchayat list
Sonoसोनो19250Gram Panchayat list

Jamui District Anchal List

Jamui has 10 anchals (circles). This is where you go for land records, certificates and revenue court cases:

Population of Jamui

Population
17,60,405
Households
3,07,082
Literacy rate
59.8%
Sex ratio
922

Census 2011 counted 17,60,405 people in Jamui (9,16,064 male, 8,44,341 female) in 3,07,082 households, or about 5.7 per household. At 59.8%, literacy is lower than the Bihar average of 61.8%. Male literacy is 71.2% against 47.3% for women, a gap of 24.0 percentage points.

There are 922 females for every 1,000 males, compared with 918 in Bihar. Scheduled Castes make up 17.2% of the population and Scheduled Tribes 4.5%. Children aged 0–6 make up 18.4% of residents.

91.7% of Jamui’s people live in villages and 8.3% in towns and cities.

Overall literacy59.8%
Male literacy71.2%
Female literacy47.3%
Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population16,15,072
Rural households2,82,205
Rural literacy rate58.4%
Rural sex ratio923
Rural SC population share17.5%
Rural work participation42.1%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

Key figures for Jamui district from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21):

IndicatorJamui
Women who are literate48.7%
Women with 10+ years of schooling20.6%
Institutional births73.4%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated66.4%
Children under 5 who are stunted43.0%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic75.2%
Households using clean cooking fuel40.2%
Households with improved sanitation37.6%
Households with electricity97.9%
Households with health insurance14.3%
Households with improved drinking water90.5%

Work and livelihood

At Census 2011, 41.3% of people in Jamui were workers. Of them, 21.5% farmed their own land, 45.6% were farm labourers, 14.5% worked in household industries and 18.4% in other jobs such as services, trade and construction.

Cultivators21.5%
Agricultural labourers45.6%
Household industry14.5%
Other workers18.4%

Administration

The District Magistrate (DM) heads the administration of Jamui district. The Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC, also CEO of the Zila Parishad) oversees rural development schemes, the District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) looks after all gram panchayats, and the Superintendent of Police (SP) handles law and order. The elected Zila Parishad, headed by the Zila Parishad Adhyaksh, is the top tier of Panchayati Raj.

Jamui MLA and MP List

MP, Jamui (Sc)

Arun Bharti

Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas)2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyLok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas)
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received5,09,046
Vote share52.0%
Winning margin1,12,482
Runner-upArchana Kumari

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha seats in Jamui

Seats held by each party in the 4 assembly constituencies of Jamui: Rashtriya Janata Dal 1, Janata Dal (United) 1, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) 1, Bharatiya Janata Party 1.

Rashtriya Janata Dal1
Janata Dal (United)1
Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular)1
Bharatiya Janata Party1

Panchayat elections

Mukhiya seats won by women
57%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Candidates per Mukhiya seat
8.02021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

Women won 87 of the 152 Mukhiya seats in Jamui in the 2021 panchayat election (57%), 20 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 8.0 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Jamui, against 8.2 across Bihar.

How Jamui scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
52.5/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Jamui averages 52.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 16th of 38 in Bihar, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 152 scored panchayats of Jamui reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods61.1
Healthy panchayat56.8
Child-friendly panchayat40.5
Water-sufficient panchayat45.0
Clean and green panchayat56.7
Self-sufficient infrastructure48.7
Socially just and secured65.7
Good governance62.8
Women-friendly panchayat48.0

Jamui does best on “Socially just and secured” (65.7) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (40.5). That 25-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Jamui

Jamui District has 1,894 schools on record. See the full list of schools

This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Jamui

On record in Jamui District: 73 Bank Branches and 173 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: UCO Bank, State Bank of India, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.

UCO Bank15
State Bank of India10
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank9
Canara Bank7
Bandhan Bank5
Indian Bank4
Bank of India4
Central Bank of India3

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools1,894View list
🏦 Bank Branches73View list
📮 Post Offices173View list
🚉 Railway Stations11View list

On average there’s one bank branch for every 24,115 people.

How to reach Jamui

Chaura station (6.8 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Jamui.

The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, about 130 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Chaura (CUX)Railway Station6.8 kmeast
Jamui (JMU)Railway Station6.8 kmnorth-east
Gidhaur (GHR)Railway Station13 kmsouth-east
Gaya AirportAirport130 kmwest
Jay Prakash Narayan AirportAirport136 kmnorth-west

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Jamui is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
9.1 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
12 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Jamui is 9.1 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Bihar average of 7.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Jamui is 12 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Jamui are, on average, 8.1 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Jamui

These are the nearest Districts to Jamui (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

DistrictDivisionDistanceDirection
LakhisaraiMunger Division31 kmnorth-west
SheikhpuraMunger Division44 kmnorth-west
BegusaraiMunger Division56 kmnorth
MungerMunger Division57 kmnorth-east
KhagariaMunger Division69 kmnorth
BankaBhagalpur Division71 kmeast

Other Districts in Munger Division

Citizen services: how to get things done

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
  3. The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)

  1. On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Jamui, your anchal and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
  2. You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, the block office officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.

Special programmes

Jamui is one of the 112 Aspirational Districts NITI Aayog picked in 2018 for focused work on health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion and skills, and basic infrastructure. Its progress is tracked every month on a public dashboard. 2018ListedNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Jamui

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Bihar, matter most to households in Jamui. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour bank branch

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.

Benefit₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery
Who can applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)

Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.

Benefit₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour bank branch

DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)

Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

PM Vishwakarma Yojana

Recognition, skill training, toolkit incentive and collateral-free credit for traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades.

Benefit₹15,000 toolkit incentive and loans up to ₹3 lakh at 5%
Who can applyArtisans aged 18+ working in the listed trades (one member per family)
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Atal Pension Yojana

Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after age 60 for unorganised-sector workers who contribute through their bank account.

Benefit₹1,000–₹5,000 monthly pension after 60
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–40 who are not income-tax payers
Where to applyyour bank branch

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (rooftop solar)

Subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels on homes, providing up to 300 units of free electricity a month.

BenefitSubsidy up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar
Who can applyHouseholds with their own roof and a valid electricity connection
Where to applyonline

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Terrain and climate of Jamui

Elevation
146 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,041 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Jamui lie at an average of about 146 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Jamui gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain in an average year. The terrain is rolling, with about 60 m between the highest and lowest ground within 2 km.

Land cover around Jamui

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 64%
  • Tree cover 13%
  • Built-up land 2.7%
  • Water and wetland 0.7%
  • Grass and scrub 19%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.5%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Jamui's villages is about 64% cropland, 13% tree cover and 3% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Stories from Jamui District

Jamui District: frequently asked questions

Which division is Jamui District in?

Jamui District is part of Munger Division.

What is the headquarters of Jamui District?

The headquarters of Jamui District is Jamui.

What is the population of Jamui District?

The 2011 Census counted 17,60,405 people in Jamui District, living in 3,07,082 households. About 92% of them lived in villages.

How many gram panchayats are there in Jamui District?

There are 153 gram panchayats in Jamui District.

How many villages are there in Jamui District?

Jamui District has 1,504 revenue villages.

How many blocks are there in Jamui District?

Jamui District has 10 development blocks.

How many anchals are there in Jamui District?

Jamui District has 10 anchals.

How many assembly seats are there in Jamui District?

Jamui District has 4 assembly constituencies: Sikandra, Jamui, Jhajha and Chakai.

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Who are the MLAs of Jamui District?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jamui in?

Jamui is in the Jamui (Sc) Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Jamui?

The Member of Parliament for Jamui (Sc) is Arun Bharti (Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,09,046 votes (52.0%) and won by 1,12,482 votes.

What is the literacy rate of Jamui District?

The literacy rate of Jamui District was 59.8% in the 2011 Census (men 71.2%, women 47.3%), against the state average of 61.8%.

What is the sex ratio of Jamui District?

In the 2011 Census, Jamui District had 922 females for every 1,000 males (state average 918).

What is the area of Jamui District?

Jamui District covers about 3,122 sq km, which works out to about 564 people per sq km on its 2011 population.

Which block of Jamui District has the most gram panchayats?

Chakai block has the most gram panchayats (23).

How many Mukhiyas in Jamui District are women?

In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 87 of the 152 Mukhiya seats here (57%).

How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Jamui District in 2021?

In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 8.0 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Jamui District. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.

How do the panchayats of Jamui perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Jamui average 52.5 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Bihar average of 51.9.

Is Jamui District an Aspirational District?

Yes. Jamui District is one of the 112 Aspirational Districts chosen by NITI Aayog in 2018 for focused improvement in health and nutrition, education, agriculture, financial inclusion and basic infrastructure.

How many banks and post offices are there in Jamui District?

We list 73 bank branches and 173 post offices in Jamui District.

Which is the nearest airport to Jamui District?

The nearest airport to the centre of Jamui District is Gaya Airport (GAY), about 130 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 136 km away.

How can I file a complaint with the Jamui District administration?

File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the District Magistrate (DM) of Jamui District and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

Which districts are near Jamui District?

Neighbouring districts of Jamui District: Lakhisarai (31 km), Sheikhpura (44 km), Begusarai (56 km), Munger (57 km) and Khagaria (69 km).

What is the altitude of Jamui District above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Jamui District lie at an average of about 146 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Jamui District get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Jamui District get about 1,040 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Jamui District?

Around the gram panchayats of Jamui District, the land is on average 64% cropland, 13% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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