Jota - Tilda, Raipur

Jota is a village situated in the Tilda tehsil of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raipur. Jota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jota is 444900. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.95 hectares and falls under the 493116 pincode. Tilda Newra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jota

According to the 2011 Census, Jota village had a total population of 1,078 people, including 537 males and 541 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.07%, with male literacy at 83.45% and female literacy at 59.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381.

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

Nearby Villages of Jota

Jota 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 Jota

Jota 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 Tilda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tilda Newra to Jota is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Jota is about 40 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 Jota

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

Health Facilities in Jota

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

FAQs about Jota