Jamui District

Population: 1,756,078 (2011)

State: Bihar

Language: Hindi, Angika, Magahi

Headquarters: Jamui

 

Date of formation: Jamui District was carved out of Munger District on 21st February 1991.

Area: 3098 square kilometers                                                                                                           

Density of population: 567 people per square kilometer                   

Literacy Rate: 62.16 % - Male: 73.77 %, Female: 49.44 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:921

 

Boundaries of Jamui District

 

North: Lakhisarai District, Bihar

North East: Munger District, Bihar

North West: Sheikhpura District and Nawada District, Bihar

East: Banka District, Bihar

South and South West: Jharkhand

 

Jamui District Average Rainfall: 910.14 mm

Jamui District Average Temperature in Summer: 30.51 deg C 

Jamui District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.31 deg C

 

JAMUI DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Ganga, Mohane, Harohar, Kiul

Sub Divisions: Jamui

Blocks: Jamui, Chakai Bazar, Laxmipur, Jhajha, Sono, Khaira, Sikandra, Barhat, Asalmanagar, Aliganj, Gidhaur

Assembly Constituencies: Sikandra, Jamui, Jhajha, Chakai

 

Jamui District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Jain Mandir

2. Kshatriya Kund Gram

3. Giddheshwar Temple

4. Patneshwar Mandir

5. Kali Mandir

6. Hazrat Khan Gaji Dargah

7. Kakan

8. Indpai

9. Kumar Gram

10. Simultalla

11. Nagi Dam Wildlife Sanctuary

 

Jamui District Facts: It is one of the 36 most backward districts in Bihar and is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.           

 

Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, wheat lentils

 

What is Jamui District Famous For: Kali Mela Festival

 

Jamui District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012

 

Places in Jamui District