Jirhul - Kusmi(Samri), Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Jirhul is a village situated in the Kusmi(Samri) tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Kusmi and around 100 km from Ambikapur. Jirhul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirhul is 432365. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.13 hectares and falls under the 497224 pincode. Kusmi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jirhul

As per Census 2011, Jirhul village has a total population of 594 people, consisting of 305 males and 289 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 319 literate and 275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 368 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jirhul

Jirhul 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 Jirhul

Jirhul 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 121.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kusmi to Jirhul is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jirhul is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jirhul

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

Health Facilities in Jirhul

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

FAQs about Jirhul