Jangalpur - Sahaspur Lohara, Kabeerdham

Jangalpur is a village situated in the Sahaspur Lohara tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaspur Lohara and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Bhagwata Tola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jangalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangalpur is 439679. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.54 hectares and falls under the 491996 pincode. Sahaspur-lohara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jangalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jangalpur village had a total population of 475 people, including 243 males and 232 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.21%, with male literacy at 67.15% and female literacy at 46.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Jangalpur

Jangalpur 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 Jangalpur

Jangalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahaspur-lohara to Jangalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Jangalpur is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jangalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jangalpur

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

FAQs about Jangalpur