Jalgarh - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Jalgarh is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jalgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalgarh is 445986. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.32 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jalgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Jalgarh village had a total population of 950 people, including 468 males and 482 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.03%, with male literacy at 83.83% and female literacy at 64.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalgarh

Jalgarh 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 Jalgarh

Jalgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Jalgarh is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jalgarh is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalgarh

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

Health Facilities in Jalgarh

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

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