Jalpur - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Jalpur is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 173 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalpur is 445873. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.4 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jalpur 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 Jalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jalpur village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 572 males and 654 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.69%, with male literacy at 80.90% and female literacy at 63.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalpur

Jalpur 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 Jalpur

Jalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Jalpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jalpur is about 173 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jalpur

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

FAQs about Jalpur