Jharra Village - Adbhar, Sakti

Jharra is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Malkharoda and around 67 km from Janjgir. Jharra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharra is 437267. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.07 hectares and falls under the 495695 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jharra

As per Census 2011, Jharra village has a total population of 952 people, consisting of 481 males and 471 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 567 literate and 385 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 632 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharra

Jharra 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 Jharra

Jharra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Jharra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Jharra is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharra

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

Health Facilities in Jharra

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

FAQs about Jharra