Jhala Tola - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Jhala Tola is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Pandetola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhala Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhala Tola is 440905. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.34 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Jhala Tola 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 Jhala Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Jhala Tola village had a total population of 409 people, including 198 males and 211 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.10%, with male literacy at 89.60% and female literacy at 73.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhala Tola

Jhala Tola 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 Jhala Tola

Jhala Tola 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 Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Jhala Tola is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jhala Tola is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhala Tola

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

Health Facilities in Jhala Tola

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

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