Jatra - Lailunga, Raigarh

Jatra is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Jatara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatra is 434576. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.56 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jatra

According to the 2011 Census, Jatra village had a total population of 971 people, including 477 males and 494 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.93%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 52.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 794.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatra

Jatra 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 Jatra

Jatra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jamga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Jatra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jatra is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jatra

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

Health Facilities in Jatra

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

FAQs about Jatra