Jargaon - Chhura, Gariyaband

Jargaon is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Chhura and around 80 km from Raipur. Jargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jargaon is 445286. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.79 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Gobra Nawapara is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Jargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jargaon village had a total population of 747 people, including 381 males and 366 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.59%, with male literacy at 90.46% and female literacy at 74.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Jargaon

Jargaon 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 Jargaon

Jargaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arand, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobra Nawapara to Jargaon is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Jargaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jargaon

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

Health Facilities in Jargaon

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

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