Jewra - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Jewra is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Sarangarh and around 39 km from Raigarh. Jewara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jewra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jewra is 435554. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.24 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Chandrapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jewra

As per Census 2011, Jewra village has a total population of 1,496 people, consisting of 771 males and 725 females. The village has 388 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 960 literate and 536 illiterate residents. Additionally, 843 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jewra

Jewra 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 Jewra

Public transport in the Jewra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandrapur to Jewra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jewra is about 39 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 Jewra

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

Health Facilities in Jewra

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

FAQs about Jewra