Jamjhor Village - Kharsia, Raigarh

Jamjhor is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bansmuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamjhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamjhor is 435182. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.88 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jamjhor

As per Census 2011, Jamjhor village has a total population of 435 people, consisting of 207 males and 228 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 268 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 271 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamjhor

Jamjhor 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 Jamjhor

Jamjhor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Jamjhor is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jamjhor is about 40 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 Jamjhor

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

Health Facilities in Jamjhor

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

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