Jhilagitar - Pusour, Raigarh

Jhilagitar is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Lohakhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhilagitar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhilagitar is 435076. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.16 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jhilagitar 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 Jhilagitar

According to the 2011 Census, Jhilagitar village had a total population of 159 people, including 88 males and 71 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 807 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.71%, with male literacy at 88.16% and female literacy at 69.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhilagitar

Jhilagitar 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 Jhilagitar

Jhilagitar 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 Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Jhilagitar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jhilagitar is about 32 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 Jhilagitar

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

Health Facilities in Jhilagitar

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

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