Jhilgitar - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jhilgitar village had a total population of 890 people, including 443 males and 447 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.29%, with male literacy at 82.37% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

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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