Jaraguda - Bhopalpattnam, Bijapur

Jaraguda is a village situated in the Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalpattanam and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Sandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaraguda is 450701. The village covers a total geographical area of 870.38 hectares and falls under the 494448 pincode. Bhopalpattanam is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Jaraguda

As per Census 2011, Jaraguda village has a total population of 149 people, consisting of 74 males and 75 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 46 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaraguda

Jaraguda 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 Jaraguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jaraguda. The nearest railway station is Sirpur Town, while the nearest airport is Warangal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopalpattanam to Jaraguda is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Jaraguda 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 Jaraguda

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

Health Facilities in Jaraguda

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

FAQs about Jaraguda