Jharap - Hasoud, Sakti

Jharap is a village situated in the Hasoud tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Jaijaipur and around 50 km from Janjgir. Jharap village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharap is 437414. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.22 hectares and falls under the 495661 pincode. Jaijaipur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Jharap

According to the 2011 Census, Jharap village had a total population of 1,390 people, including 709 males and 681 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.53%, with male literacy at 73.77% and female literacy at 55.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,166.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharap

Jharap 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 Jharap

Jharap 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 Jatha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaijaipur to Jharap is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Jharap is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharap

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

Health Facilities in Jharap

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

FAQs about Jharap