Jurudand - Bagicha, Jashpur

Jurudand is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Jurudand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jurudand is 433686. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.16 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jurudand 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 Jurudand

According to the 2011 Census, Jurudand village had a total population of 760 people, including 394 males and 366 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.65%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 67.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Jurudand

Jurudand 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 Jurudand

Jurudand 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 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Jurudand is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Jurudand is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jurudand

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

Health Facilities in Jurudand

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

FAQs about Jurudand