Jom - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Jom is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Chhuikhadan and around 72 km from Rajnandgaon. Jom village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jom is 440169. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.09 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Jom 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 Jom

According to the 2011 Census, Jom village had a total population of 590 people, including 273 males and 317 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.24%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 67.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Jom

Jom 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 Jom

Jom is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Jom is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jom 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 Jom

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

Health Facilities in Jom

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

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