Jagdishpur - Ambikapur, Surguja

Jagdishpur is a village situated in the Ambikapur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Ambikapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jagdishpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagdishpur is 432963. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.36 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jagdishpur

As per Census 2011, Jagdishpur village has a total population of 1,196 people, consisting of 569 males and 627 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 707 literate and 489 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur 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 Jagdishpur

Jagdishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Jagdishpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagdishpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagdishpur

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

FAQs about Jagdishpur