Jhitiya - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Jhitiya is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Khaparikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhitiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhitiya is 441089. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.81 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Rajnandgaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jhitiya 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 Jhitiya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhitiya village had a total population of 628 people, including 318 males and 310 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.64%, with male literacy at 93.29% and female literacy at 75.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhitiya

Jhitiya 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 Jhitiya

Jhitiya 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 Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jhitiya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhitiya

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

Health Facilities in Jhitiya

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

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