Singhul - Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa

Singhul is a village situated in the Shivrinarayan tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Nawagarh and around 45 km from Janjgir. Singhul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singhul is 436799. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.4 hectares and falls under the 495557 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Singhul 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 Singhul

According to the 2011 Census, Singhul village had a total population of 1,589 people, including 828 males and 761 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.88%, with male literacy at 74.89% and female literacy at 45.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Singhul

Singhul 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 Singhul

Singhul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Singhul is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Singhul is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singhul

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

Health Facilities in Singhul

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

FAQs about Singhul