Jagdishpur - Pithora, Mahasamund

Jagdishpur is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jagdishpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagdishpur is 446448. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.67 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Jagdishpur

As per Census 2011, Jagdishpur village has a total population of 914 people, consisting of 451 males and 463 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 643 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur 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 Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Jagdishpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jagdishpur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagdishpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagdishpur

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

FAQs about Jagdishpur