Jarkat - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Jarkat is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Baronakunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarkat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarkat is 434676. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.28 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jarkat 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 Jarkat

According to the 2011 Census, Jarkat village had a total population of 610 people, including 300 males and 310 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.61%, with male literacy at 47.81% and female literacy at 31.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 514.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarkat

Jarkat 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 Jarkat

Public transport in the Jarkat is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Jarkat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jarkat is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarkat

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

Health Facilities in Jarkat

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

FAQs about Jarkat