Jotpur - Sariya, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Jotpur is a village situated in the Sariya tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Baramkela and around 44 km from Raigarh. Bonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jotpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotpur is 435580. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.48 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jotpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jotpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jotpur village had a total population of 25 people, including 9 males and 16 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,778 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.91%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 92.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jotpur

Jotpur 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 Jotpur

Jotpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Jotpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Jotpur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jotpur

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

Health Facilities in Jotpur

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

FAQs about Jotpur