Jhiriyatola - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Jhiriyatola is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Marwahi and around 170 km from Bilaspur. Bagrar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiriyatola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiriyatola is 437534. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.57 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Jhiriyatola

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiriyatola village had a total population of 495 people, including 252 males and 243 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.28%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 55.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiriyatola

Jhiriyatola 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 Jhiriyatola

Jhiriyatola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotma, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Jhiriyatola is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Jhiriyatola is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiriyatola

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

Health Facilities in Jhiriyatola

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

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