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

As per Census 2011, Jatkanhar village has a total population of 1,237 people, consisting of 621 males and 616 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 697 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jatkanhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,237621616
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558174
Scheduled Castes (SC)311615
Scheduled Tribes (ST)697359338
Literate Population821472349
Illiterate Population416149267

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamriSouth1.68 km
DhuseraNorth-West2.19 km
ModitaraiNorth-East2.38 km
HaransinghiSouth-West2.58 km
Lamanin BhataEast2.62 km
NagtaraiWest2.77 km
BelgaonNorth2.94 km
MudparSouth3.08 km
Chhote KusmiEast3.83 km
BhaisraNorth-West4.11 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Jatkanhar

Where is Jatkanhar located?

Jatkanhar village is located in Dongargarh Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jatkanhar?

Jatkanhar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jatkanhar?

The pincode of Jatkanhar is 491445.

What is the population of Jatkanhar?

Jatkanhar has a total population of 1,237, including 621 males and 616 females.

How many households are there in Jatkanhar?

There are 254 households in Jatkanhar.

What is the literacy rate in Jatkanhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jatkanhar is 66.37%. Male literacy is 76.01% and female literacy is 56.66%.