Jepra

Jepra is a village located in Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Bhanupratappur (tehsildar office) and 78km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Jatawada is the gram panchayat of Jepra village.

Here you can discover what makes Jepra unique in its vibrant Bhanupratappur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Jepra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jepra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jepra is 447521. The village spans a total geographical area of 569.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494336. Bhanupratappur is nearest town to Jepra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jepra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jepra

Population of Jepra

According to the 2011 Census, Jepra has a total population of about 501, with approximately 250 males and 251 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 73 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 37 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 450. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.69%, with male literacy at about 60.00% and female literacy near 49.40%. There are around 84 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jepra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jepra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jepra. As per the 2011 stats, Jepra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jepra

Knowing the nearby villages of Jepra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jepra.

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