Jhinki - Bagicha, Jashpur

Jhinki is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Jhikki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhinki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinki is 433677. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.16 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jhinki

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinki village had a total population of 1,329 people, including 658 males and 671 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.50%, with male literacy at 80.81% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 802.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinki

Jhinki 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 Jhinki

Jhinki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Jhinki is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Jhinki is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhinki

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

Health Facilities in Jhinki

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

FAQs about Jhinki