Jagima - Shankargarh, Balrampur-Ramanujganj

Jagima is a village situated in the Shankargarh tehsil of Balrampur-Ramanujganj district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Shankargarh and around 69 km from Ambikapur. Jagima village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagima is 432406. The village covers a total geographical area of 381.31 hectares and falls under the 497118 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

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

Population of Jagima

As per Census 2011, Jagima village has a total population of 685 people, consisting of 327 males and 358 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 466 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population685327358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1184375
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)466222244
Literate Population395230165
Illiterate Population29097193

Nearby Villages of Jagima

Jagima 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)
NawaparaEast1.62 km
PatanaNorth-West1.94 km
BhairopurSouth-West3.14 km
Dipadih KhurdSouth3.19 km
IndakonEast3.24 km
HargawanSouth-East3.28 km
PahariEast4.22 km
Ghughari KhurdSouth-East4.46 km
PataratoliSouth4.69 km
BelsarSouth-East5.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jagima

Jagima 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 Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Jagima is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagima

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jagima

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jagima

Where is Jagima located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jagima?

Jagima is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jagima?

The pincode of Jagima is 497118.

What is the population of Jagima?

Jagima has a total population of 685, including 327 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Jagima?

There are 123 households in Jagima.

What is the literacy rate in Jagima?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jagima is 57.66%. Male literacy is 70.34% and female literacy is 46.09%.