Jheet - Patan, Durg

Jheet is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Jhit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jheet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jheet is 442668. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.39 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Raipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jheet

According to the 2011 Census, Jheet village had a total population of 3,750 people, including 1,937 males and 1,813 females, living in 778 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.85%, with male literacy at 85.43% and female literacy at 65.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 401.

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

Nearby Villages of Jheet

Jheet 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 Jheet

Jheet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhilai Cabin, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raipur to Jheet is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Jheet is about 40 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 Jheet

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

Health Facilities in Jheet

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

FAQs about Jheet