Irai - Manora, Jashpur

Irai is a village situated in the Manora tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manora and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Irai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Irai is 433891. The village covers a total geographical area of 1351.25 hectares and falls under the 496330 pincode. Jashpur Nagar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Irai 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 Irai

According to the 2011 Census, Irai village had a total population of 1,063 people, including 546 males and 517 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.94%, with male literacy at 68.23% and female literacy at 49.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 693.

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

Nearby Villages of Irai

Irai 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 Irai

Irai 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 110.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Irai is about 43 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 Irai

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

Health Facilities in Irai

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

FAQs about Irai