Jhankadarha - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Jhankadarha is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Jhariyapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhankadarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhankadarha is 434706. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 3.5 km away.

Jhankadarha 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 Jhankadarha

According to the 2011 Census, Jhankadarha village had a total population of 397 people, including 196 males and 201 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.34%, with male literacy at 80.98% and female literacy at 56.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhankadarha

Jhankadarha 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 Jhankadarha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jhankadarha. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Jhankadarha is about 3.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jhankadarha is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhankadarha

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

Health Facilities in Jhankadarha

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

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