Jarhadih - Batouli, Surguja

Jarhadih is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Taragi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarhadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarhadih is 433497. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Jarhadih

According to the 2011 Census, Jarhadih village had a total population of 745 people, including 369 males and 376 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.88%, with male literacy at 77.00% and female literacy at 57.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 705.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarhadih

Jarhadih 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 Jarhadih

Jarhadih 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 106.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Jarhadih is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jarhadih is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarhadih

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

Health Facilities in Jarhadih

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

FAQs about Jarhadih