Jatkanhar - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Jatkanhar is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Jatkanhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatkanhar is 440600. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.19 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jatkanhar

According to the 2011 Census, Jatkanhar village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 621 males and 616 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.88%, with male literacy at 87.41% and female literacy at 64.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 697.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatkanhar

Jatkanhar 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 Jatkanhar

Jatkanhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Jatkanhar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jatkanhar 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 Jatkanhar

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

Health Facilities in Jatkanhar

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

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