Jiratola - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Jiratola is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Chhuikhadan and around 72 km from Rajnandgaon. Jiratola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiratola is 440119. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.49 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jiratola 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 Jiratola

According to the 2011 Census, Jiratola village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 599 males and 604 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.06%, with male literacy at 82.81% and female literacy at 59.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiratola

Jiratola 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 Jiratola

Jiratola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Jiratola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jiratola is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiratola

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

Health Facilities in Jiratola

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

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