Joratarai - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Joratarai is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 46 km from Rajnandgaon. Joratari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joratarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joratarai is 441592. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.65 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Joratarai

According to the 2011 Census, Joratarai village had a total population of 952 people, including 464 males and 488 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.28%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 63.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 457.

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

Nearby Villages of Joratarai

Joratarai 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 Joratarai

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Joratarai. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Joratarai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Joratarai is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joratarai

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

Health Facilities in Joratarai

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

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