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

As per Census 2011, Jhapra village has a total population of 710 people, consisting of 342 males and 368 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 178 literate and 532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 557 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhapra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population710342368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1265373
Scheduled Castes (SC)462026
Scheduled Tribes (ST)557271286
Literate Population1789385
Illiterate Population532249283

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BudhudihSouth-East0.73 km
Khadiya DamarNorth-East1.04 km
Dumar KhorkaEast2.20 km
PiparsotNorth2.40 km
ChandrapurNorth-West2.47 km
Jamua TandNorth-East2.83 km
Tangar MahariNorth4.33 km
BhelwadihNorth-East4.47 km
PutsuWest4.71 km
KandaSouth-West4.76 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jhapra

Where is Jhapra located?

Jhapra village is located in Balrampur Tehsil, Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhapra?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhapra is Khadiyadamar.

What is the pincode of Jhapra?

The pincode of Jhapra is 497119.

What is the population of Jhapra?

Jhapra has a total population of 710, including 342 males and 368 females.

How many households are there in Jhapra?

There are 192 households in Jhapra.

What is the literacy rate in Jhapra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhapra is 25.07%. Male literacy is 27.19% and female literacy is 23.10%.