Jhapra - Balrampur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Jhapra is a village situated in the Balrampur tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Balrampur and around 90 km from Ambikapur. Khadiyadamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhapra is 432053. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.57 hectares and falls under the 497119 pincode. Balrampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhapra

According to the 2011 Census, Jhapra village had a total population of 710 people, including 342 males and 368 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.48%, with male literacy at 32.18% and female literacy at 28.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 557.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhapra

Jhapra 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 Jhapra

Jhapra 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 141.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balrampur to Jhapra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jhapra 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 Jhapra

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

Health Facilities in Jhapra

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

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