Jepra - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Jepra is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jepra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jepra is 447498. The village covers a total geographical area of 942.72 hectares and falls under the 494336 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 20 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 1,933 people, including 953 males and 980 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.09%, with male literacy at 83.41% and female literacy at 67.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 902.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Jepra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Jepra is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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