Jholin - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Jholin is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Vinayakpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jholin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jholin is 447576. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.45 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jholin 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 Jholin

According to the 2011 Census, Jholin village had a total population of 289 people, including 139 males and 150 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.20%, with male literacy at 72.36% and female literacy at 46.46%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Jholin

Jholin 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 Jholin

Jholin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Jholin is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Jholin is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jholin

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

Health Facilities in Jholin

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

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