Gajma - Manora, Jashpur

Gajma is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Gajma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajma is 433900. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.83 hectares and falls under the 496330 pincode. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gajma 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 Gajma

As per Census 2011, Gajma village has a total population of 259 people, consisting of 138 males and 121 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gajma are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gajma

Gajma 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 Gajma

Gajma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohardaga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Gajma is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajma

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

Health Facilities in Gajma

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

FAQs about Gajma