Jhiriya - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Jhiriya is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Simga and around 55 km from Raipur. Jhiriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiriya is 443526. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.51 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jhiriya 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 Jhiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiriya village had a total population of 1,440 people, including 723 males and 717 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 83.47% and female literacy at 61.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 587.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiriya

Jhiriya 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 Jhiriya

Jhiriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhe, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Jhiriya is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Jhiriya is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiriya

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

Health Facilities in Jhiriya

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

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