Jakela - Pusour, Raigarh

Jakela is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Jakela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakela is 435051. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.07 hectares and falls under the 496100 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jakela village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jakela

According to the 2011 Census, Jakela village had a total population of 1,368 people, including 676 males and 692 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.78%, with male literacy at 76.72% and female literacy at 62.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakela

Jakela 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 Jakela

Jakela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Jakela is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jakela is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakela

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

Health Facilities in Jakela

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

FAQs about Jakela