Singhijhap - Chhal, Raigarh

Singhijhap is a village situated in the Chhal tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from Dharamjaigarh and around 76 km from Raigarh. Deurmar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singhijhap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singhijhap is 434518. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.97 hectares and falls under the 496116 pincode. Dharamjaigarh is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Singhijhap

According to the 2011 Census, Singhijhap village had a total population of 347 people, including 173 males and 174 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.59%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 61.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Singhijhap

Singhijhap 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 Singhijhap

Singhijhap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharamjaigarh to Singhijhap is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Singhijhap is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singhijhap

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

Health Facilities in Singhijhap

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

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