Jarwahi - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Jarwahi is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Jaarwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarwahi is 441115. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.52 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jarwahi

According to the 2011 Census, Jarwahi village had a total population of 1,347 people, including 678 males and 669 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.60%, with male literacy at 86.56% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarwahi

Jarwahi 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 Jarwahi

Jarwahi 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 Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Jarwahi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jarwahi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarwahi

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

Health Facilities in Jarwahi

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

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