Jugera - Balod

Jugera is a village situated in the Balod tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Balod and around 50 km from Durg. Jungera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jugera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jugera is 443167. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.96 hectares and falls under the 491226 pincode. Balod is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Jugera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jugera

As per Census 2011, Jugera village has a total population of 1,433 people, consisting of 700 males and 733 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 997 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 444 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jugera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,433700733
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1609367
Scheduled Castes (SC)1175562
Scheduled Tribes (ST)444224220
Literate Population997536461
Illiterate Population436164272

Nearby Villages of Jugera

Jugera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ParrasSouth-East1.42 km
ManaudNorth-West1.72 km
Rani TaraiSouth-West1.87 km
TaroudWest1.89 km
Kohanga TolaNorth-East1.90 km
KhairtaraiEast1.96 km
KhursiparNorth2.52 km
BalodSouth-East3.07 km
KherthadihWest3.37 km
KhapriNorth-West3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jugera

Jugera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balod to Jugera is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Jugera is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jugera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jugera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jugera

Where is Jugera located?

Jugera village is located in Balod Tehsil, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jugera?

The Gram Panchayat of Jugera is Jungera.

What is the pincode of Jugera?

The pincode of Jugera is 491226.

What is the population of Jugera?

Jugera has a total population of 1,433, including 700 males and 733 females.

How many households are there in Jugera?

There are 296 households in Jugera.

What is the literacy rate in Jugera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jugera is 69.57%. Male literacy is 76.57% and female literacy is 62.89%.