Chongribahar Village Overview
Chongribahar is a village in Kansabel tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 21 km from Kansabel tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Jashpur Nagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chongribahar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chongribahar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chongribahar is 433776. The village covers a geographical area of 1304.41 hectares and has a pincode of 496223. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Chongribahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Pathalgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Chongribahar
Population & Demographics of Chongribahar
This section provides population and demographic details of Chongribahar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,624 | 1,312 | 1,312 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 315 | 164 | 151 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 128 | 63 | 65 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,246 | 622 | 624 |
| Literate Population | 1,666 | 954 | 712 |
| Illiterate Population | 958 | 358 | 600 |
Key population details of Chongribahar village are given below:
- Chongribahar village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,624, including approximately 1,312 males and 1,312 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 128 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,246 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chongribahar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.49%.
- There are around 606 households in Chongribahar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chongribahar
Transport facilities help residents of Chongribahar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chongribahar
The following villages are located close to Chongribahar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chongribahar
- Where is Chongribahar located?
- Chongribahar village is located in Kansabel Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chongribahar?
- Chongribahar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chongribahar?
- The pincode of Chongribahar is 496223.
- What is the population of Chongribahar?
- Chongribahar has a total population of 2,624, including 1,312 males and 1,312 females.
- How many households are there in Chongribahar?
- There are 606 households in Chongribahar.
- What is the literacy rate in Chongribahar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chongribahar is 63.49%. Male literacy is 72.71% and female literacy is 54.27%.