Jankinagar is a village in Banmankhi block of Purnia district, in the state of Bihar, India. According to the 2011 Census of India, the village has a population of 11,781 residents living in 2,120 households.
Geography Jankinagar lies within Banmankhi block of Purnia district in north-eastern Bihar.
Demographics As per the 2011 Census of India: Total population: 11,781 (6,063 males and 5,718 females). Households: 2,120. Children (0–6 years): 2,356 (about 20% of the total population). Sex ratio: 943 females per 1,000 males (state average: 918). Child sex ratio (0–6 years): 998 (state average: 935). Literacy rate: 51.21% (male literacy 61.14%, female literacy 40.54%), below the state average of 61.80%. Scheduled Castes: 10.00% of the population. Scheduled Tribes: 9.37% of the population.
Economy According to census data, 5,512 residents are engaged in work activities. Main workers (employment more than 6 months): 2,433. Marginal workers (employment less than 6 months): 3,079. Among main workers: 1,178 were cultivators (owners or co-owners) and 852 were agricultural labourers. Agriculture is the principal occupation of the village.
Administration Jankinagar is administered under the Panchayati raj system. The village governing body is the Gram Panchayat, headed by an elected Sarpanch.
Transport Rail The area is served by the regional rail network managed by East Central Railway. Local passenger services and regional trains serve the Purnia–Banmankhi rail corridor; specific timetable details for Janakinagar station are available from railway enquiry portals.
Road The village is connected by regional roads to nearby towns such as Banmankhi and Purnia.
Postal services The village is served by the Jankinagar Branch Office (BO) post office. The PIN code of the area is 854102.
Education and healthcare The 2011 Census does not list specific educational institutions or healthcare facilities in Jankinagar. Further details may be available from district education and health department records.
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