Jhika - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Jhika is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Sukhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhika is 441173. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.2 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Jhika 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 Jhika

According to the 2011 Census, Jhika village had a total population of 435 people, including 203 males and 232 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 83.43% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhika

Jhika 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 Jhika

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Jhika. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Jhika is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jhika is about 20 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 Jhika

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

Health Facilities in Jhika

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

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