Jhilga - Nandghat, Bemetara

Jhilga is a village situated in the Nandghat tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Nawagarh and around 135 km from Durg. Bevra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhilga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhilga is 441821. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.56 hectares and falls under the 491340 pincode. Nawagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Jhilga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nawagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhilga

According to the 2011 Census, Jhilga village had a total population of 954 people, including 476 males and 478 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.78%, with male literacy at 71.08% and female literacy at 48.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 438, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhilga

Jhilga 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 Jhilga

Jhilga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawagarh to Jhilga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Jhilga is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhilga

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

Health Facilities in Jhilga

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

FAQs about Jhilga