Joranda Jharia - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Joranda Jharia is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Jorandajhariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joranda Jharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joranda Jharia is 434177. The village covers a total geographical area of 812.76 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Farsabahar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Joranda Jharia 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 Joranda Jharia

According to the 2011 Census, Joranda Jharia village had a total population of 1,381 people, including 686 males and 695 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.07%, with male literacy at 71.64% and female literacy at 54.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 609.

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

Nearby Villages of Joranda Jharia

Joranda Jharia 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 Joranda Jharia

Joranda Jharia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farsabahar to Joranda Jharia is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Joranda Jharia is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joranda Jharia

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

Health Facilities in Joranda Jharia

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

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