Jhithra Tola - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Jhithra Tola is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Jhithratola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhithra Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhithra Tola is 440892. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.36 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jhithra 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 Jhithra Tola

As per Census 2011, Jhithra Tola village has a total population of 767 people, consisting of 389 males and 378 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 578 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhithra Tola are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population767389378
Child Population (0–6 yrs)984949
Scheduled Castes (SC)261214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301160141
Literate Population578328250
Illiterate Population18961128

Nearby Villages of Jhithra Tola

Jhithra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kallu TolaWest1.28 km
Shikari TolaEast1.57 km
Baniya TolaSouth-West1.72 km
Riwa TolaSouth2.15 km
Magar GhokharaSouth2.21 km
Barchha TolaWest2.76 km
MaharajpurNorth3.26 km
Nagar KohraNorth-West3.36 km
RampurNorth-East3.66 km
JarhamhakaSouth3.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhithra Tola

Jhithra Tola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Jhithra Tola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jhithra Tola is about 47 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 Jhithra Tola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jhithra 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 Jhithra Tola village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jhithra Tola

Where is Jhithra Tola located?

Jhithra Tola village is located in Chhuriya Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhithra Tola?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhithra Tola is Jhithratola.

What is the pincode of Jhithra Tola?

The pincode of Jhithra Tola is 491558.

What is the population of Jhithra Tola?

Jhithra Tola has a total population of 767, including 389 males and 378 females.

How many households are there in Jhithra Tola?

There are 152 households in Jhithra Tola.

What is the literacy rate in Jhithra Tola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhithra Tola is 75.36%. Male literacy is 84.32% and female literacy is 66.14%.