Maini - Bagicha, Jashpur

Maini is a village situated in the Bagicha tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagicha and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Maini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maini is 433665. The village covers a total geographical area of 1331.91 hectares and falls under the 496224 pincode. Bagicha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Maini 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 Maini

According to the 2011 Census, Maini village had a total population of 1,750 people, including 874 males and 876 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.29%, with male literacy at 68.97% and female literacy at 47.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,414.

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

Nearby Villages of Maini

Maini 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 Maini

Maini is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagicha to Maini is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Maini is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maini

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

Health Facilities in Maini

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

FAQs about Maini