Jangalpur - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Jangalpur is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Chhuikhadan and around 76 km from Rajnandgaon. Jangalpur Ghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jangalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangalpur is 440116. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.43 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Khairagarh 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 622 people, including 307 males and 315 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.20%, with male literacy at 64.02% and female literacy at 48.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Jangalpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jangalpur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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:

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