Janghora - Pithora, Mahasamund

Janghora is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jandhora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janghora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janghora is 446314. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.51 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Janghora

As per Census 2011, Janghora village has a total population of 924 people, consisting of 444 males and 480 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 324 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Janghora

Janghora 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 Janghora

Janghora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Janghora is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Janghora is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janghora

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

Health Facilities in Janghora

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

FAQs about Janghora