Janakpur - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Janakpur is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Rangitola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janakpur is 440869. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.68 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Janakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Janakpur village had a total population of 439 people, including 226 males and 213 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.04%, with male literacy at 79.89% and female literacy at 56.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Janakpur

Janakpur 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 Janakpur

Janakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Janakpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Janakpur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janakpur

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

Health Facilities in Janakpur

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

FAQs about Janakpur