Jangalpur - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Jangalpur is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Sitakasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jangalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangalpur is 440950. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.67 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jangalpur 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 Jangalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jangalpur village had a total population of 606 people, including 294 males and 312 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.24%, with male literacy at 83.14% and female literacy at 63.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Jangalpur

Jangalpur 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 Jangalpur

Jangalpur 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 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Jangalpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jangalpur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jangalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jangalpur

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

FAQs about Jangalpur