Jumai Kela - Kansabel, Jashpur

Jumai Kela is a village situated in the Kansabel tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kansabel and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Jumaikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jumai Kela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jumai Kela is 433733. The village covers a total geographical area of 1219.46 hectares and falls under the 496223 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Jumai Kela

According to the 2011 Census, Jumai Kela village had a total population of 1,896 people, including 923 males and 973 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.34%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 69.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,442.

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

Nearby Villages of Jumai Kela

Jumai Kela 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 Jumai Kela

Jumai Kela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Jumai Kela is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Jumai Kela is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jumai Kela

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

Health Facilities in Jumai Kela

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

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