Jepra - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Jepra is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jatawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jepra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jepra is 447521. The village covers a total geographical area of 569.15 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Jepra

According to the 2011 Census, Jepra village had a total population of 501 people, including 250 males and 251 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.02%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 55.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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

Nearby Villages of Jepra

Jepra 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 Jepra

Jepra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Jepra is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Jepra is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jepra

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

Health Facilities in Jepra

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

FAQs about Jepra