Kolhenjhariya - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Kolhenjhariya is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Kolhenjhariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhenjhariya is 434166. The village covers a total geographical area of 1104.36 hectares and falls under the 496220 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Kolhenjhariya 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 Kolhenjhariya

According to the 2011 Census, Kolhenjhariya village had a total population of 2,517 people, including 1,218 males and 1,299 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.84%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 58.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,617.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolhenjhariya

Kolhenjhariya 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 Kolhenjhariya

Kolhenjhariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Kolhenjhariya is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Kolhenjhariya is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolhenjhariya

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

Health Facilities in Kolhenjhariya

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

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