Jalbandha - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Jalbandha is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Khairagarh and around 60 km from Rajnandgaon. Jalbandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalbandha is 440520. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.77 hectares and falls under the 491444 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jalbandha 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 Jalbandha

According to the 2011 Census, Jalbandha village had a total population of 886 people, including 427 males and 459 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.10%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 65.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 419, 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 Jalbandha

Jalbandha 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 Jalbandha

Jalbandha 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 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Jalbandha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jalbandha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalbandha

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

Health Facilities in Jalbandha

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

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