Jhalap - Mahasamund

Jhalap is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jhalap village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalap is 446170. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.62 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jhalap village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jhalap

As per Census 2011, Jhalap village has a total population of 3,166 people, consisting of 1,612 males and 1,554 females. The village has 748 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 397 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,263 literate and 903 illiterate residents. Additionally, 572 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 406 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhalap are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhalap

Jhalap 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 Jhalap

Jhalap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimkhoj, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Jhalap is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jhalap is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalap

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

Health Facilities in Jhalap

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

FAQs about Jhalap