Jarhidih - Tamnar, Raigarh

Jarhidih is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Hinjahr serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarhidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarhidih is 434738. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.75 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Jarhidih 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 Jarhidih

According to the 2011 Census, Jarhidih village had a total population of 378 people, including 201 males and 177 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.58%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 61.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarhidih

Jarhidih 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 Jarhidih

Jarhidih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Jarhidih is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jarhidih is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarhidih

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

Health Facilities in Jarhidih

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

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