Jhulan - Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa

Jhulan is a village situated in the Pamgarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Pamgarh and around 35 km from Janjgir. Jhulan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhulan is 437027. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.95 hectares and falls under the 495553 pincode. Rahaud is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jhulan

According to the 2011 Census, Jhulan village had a total population of 1,430 people, including 732 males and 698 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 87.03% and female literacy at 56.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhulan

Jhulan 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 Jhulan

Jhulan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Akaltara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahaud to Jhulan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Jhulan is about 35 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 Jhulan

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

Health Facilities in Jhulan

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

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