Jhiriya Kalan - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Jhiriya Kalan is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Jhiriya Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiriya Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiriya Kalan is 439851. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.33 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jhiriya Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiriya Kalan village had a total population of 597 people, including 311 males and 286 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.54%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 34.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiriya Kalan

Jhiriya Kalan 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 Jhiriya Kalan

Jhiriya Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salkaroad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Jhiriya Kalan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Jhiriya Kalan is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiriya Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Jhiriya Kalan

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

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