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

As per Census 2011, Jhilagitar village has a total population of 159 people, consisting of 88 males and 71 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 806 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 49 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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