Jhipan - Suhela, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Jhipan is a village situated in the Suhela tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Simga and around 73 km from Raipur. Jhipan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhipan is 443572. The village covers a total geographical area of 570.3 hectares and falls under the 493196 pincode. Raipur is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

Jhipan 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 Jhipan

According to the 2011 Census, Jhipan village had a total population of 1,772 people, including 923 males and 849 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.05%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 66.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhipan

Jhipan 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 Jhipan

Jhipan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raipur to Jhipan is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhipan

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

Health Facilities in Jhipan

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

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