Jewra - Pathariya, Mungeli

Jewra is a village situated in the Pathariya tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Pathariya and around 47 km from Bilaspur. Jevara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jewra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jewra is 438394. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.71 hectares and falls under the 495335 pincode. Pathariya is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jewra

As per Census 2011, Jewra village has a total population of 978 people, consisting of 490 males and 488 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 466 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 560 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jewra

Jewra 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 Jewra

Jewra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathariya to Jewra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Jewra is about 47 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 Jewra

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

Health Facilities in Jewra

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

FAQs about Jewra