Jawar - Balrampur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Jawar is a village situated in the Balrampur tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Balrampur and around 87 km from Ambikapur. Jabar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jawar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawar is 432045. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.22 hectares and falls under the 497119 pincode. Balrampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jawar

According to the 2011 Census, Jawar village had a total population of 1,073 people, including 574 males and 499 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 72.90% and female literacy at 44.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Jawar

Jawar 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 Jawar

Jawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balrampur to Jawar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jawar is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jawar

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

Health Facilities in Jawar

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

FAQs about Jawar