Jharadih - Kharsia, Raigarh

Jharadih is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bagdewa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharadih is 435221. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Jharadih 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 Jharadih

As per Census 2011, Jharadih village has a total population of 415 people, consisting of 213 males and 202 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 124 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharadih

Jharadih 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 Jharadih

Jharadih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Jharadih is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jharadih is about 46 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 Jharadih

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

Health Facilities in Jharadih

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

FAQs about Jharadih