Jhinku Bahal - Tamnar, Raigarh

Jhinku Bahal is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Jhinkabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhinku Bahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinku Bahal is 434827. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.52 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jhinku Bahal 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 Jhinku Bahal

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinku Bahal village had a total population of 905 people, including 494 males and 411 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.42%, with male literacy at 87.30% and female literacy at 69.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinku Bahal

Jhinku Bahal 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 Jhinku Bahal

Jhinku Bahal 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 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Jhinku Bahal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jhinku Bahal is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhinku Bahal

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

Health Facilities in Jhinku Bahal

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

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