Jharmunda - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Jharmunda is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Jhharmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharmunda is 434184. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.2 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Jharmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jharmunda village had a total population of 952 people, including 485 males and 467 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.85%, with male literacy at 81.20% and female literacy at 58.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharmunda

Jharmunda 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 Jharmunda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jharmunda. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Jharmunda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Jharmunda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharmunda

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

Health Facilities in Jharmunda

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

FAQs about Jharmunda