Jharapdih - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Jharapdih is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Sarangarh and around 52 km from Raigarh. Basinbahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharapdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharapdih is 435471. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.38 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Jharapdih 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 Jharapdih

According to the 2011 Census, Jharapdih village had a total population of 619 people, including 306 males and 313 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.93%, with male literacy at 84.13% and female literacy at 55.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharapdih

Jharapdih 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 Jharapdih

Jharapdih 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 Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Jharapdih is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jharapdih is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharapdih

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

Health Facilities in Jharapdih

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

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