Jhilgitar Village - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Jhilgitar is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Sarangarh and around 66 km from Raigarh. Domadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhilgitar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhilgitar is 435449. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.9 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Jhilgitar 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 Jhilgitar

As per Census 2011, Jhilgitar village has a total population of 890 people, consisting of 443 males and 447 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 571 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhilgitar

Jhilgitar 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 Jhilgitar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jhilgitar. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Jhilgitar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jhilgitar is about 66 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 Jhilgitar

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

Health Facilities in Jhilgitar

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

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