Ajdha - Manora, Jashpur

Ajdha is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Ajdha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajdha is 433894. The village covers a total geographical area of 534.02 hectares and falls under the 496330 pincode. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Ajdha

According to the 2011 Census, Ajdha village had a total population of 400 people, including 201 males and 199 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.57%, with male literacy at 72.57% and female literacy at 60.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajdha

Ajdha 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 Ajdha

Ajdha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Ajdha is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajdha

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

Health Facilities in Ajdha

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

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