Junapara - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Junapara is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Junapara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Junapara is 438515. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.5 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Junapara

As per Census 2011, Junapara village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 293 males and 300 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Junapara

Junapara 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 Junapara

Junapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Junapara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Junapara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Junapara

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

Health Facilities in Junapara

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

FAQs about Junapara