Jodhra - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Jodhra is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Chhuriya and around 35 km from Rajnandgaon. Jondhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodhra is 441045. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.7 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jodhra

According to the 2011 Census, Jodhra village had a total population of 1,245 people, including 614 males and 631 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.32%, with male literacy at 86.94% and female literacy at 61.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 400.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodhra

Jodhra 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 Jodhra

Jodhra 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 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Jodhra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Jodhra is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodhra

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

Health Facilities in Jodhra

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

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