Japeli - Dipka, Korba

Japeli is a village situated in the Dipka tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 34 km from Katghora and around 15 km from Korba. Japeli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Japeli is 435915. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.02 hectares and falls under the 495454 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Japeli

According to the 2011 Census, Japeli village had a total population of 1,141 people, including 583 males and 558 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.26%, with male literacy at 83.30% and female literacy at 56.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Japeli

Japeli 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 Japeli

Japeli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kusmuda Block Station, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Japeli is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Japeli is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Japeli

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

Health Facilities in Japeli

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

FAQs about Japeli