Jhar Muda - Pithora, Mahasamund

Jhar Muda is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Baitari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhar Muda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhar Muda is 446405. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.82 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Jhar Muda 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 Jhar Muda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhar Muda village had a total population of 419 people, including 200 males and 219 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.54%, with male literacy at 67.25% and female literacy at 56.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhar Muda

Jhar Muda 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 Jhar Muda

Jhar Muda 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 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Jhar Muda is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jhar Muda is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhar Muda

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

Health Facilities in Jhar Muda

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

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