Jhonka - Balodabazar, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Jhonka is a village situated in the Balodabazar tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Baloda Bazar and around 90 km from Raipur. Jhonka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhonka is 443716. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.65 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Baloda Bazar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Jhonka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhonka

According to the 2011 Census, Jhonka village had a total population of 767 people, including 381 males and 386 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.18%, with male literacy at 80.94% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhonka

Jhonka 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhonka

Jhonka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda Bazar to Jhonka is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Jhonka is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhonka

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

Health Facilities in Jhonka

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

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