Jhajharkera - Magarlod, Dhamtari

Jhajharkera is a village situated in the Magarlod tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Magarlod and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Jhajharkera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhajharkera is 446907. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.35 hectares and falls under the 493778 pincode. Dhamtari is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jhajharkera

According to the 2011 Census, Jhajharkera village had a total population of 801 people, including 381 males and 420 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.56%, with male literacy at 80.73% and female literacy at 61.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhajharkera

Jhajharkera 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 Jhajharkera

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jhajharkera. The nearest railway station is Sarsonpuri, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamtari to Jhajharkera is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Jhajharkera is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhajharkera

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

Health Facilities in Jhajharkera

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

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