Jhitkatola - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Jhitkatola is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jhitkatola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhitkatola is 447642. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.32 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Jhitkatola 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 Jhitkatola

According to the 2011 Census, Jhitkatola village had a total population of 522 people, including 261 males and 261 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.04%, with male literacy at 76.52% and female literacy at 59.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhitkatola

Jhitkatola 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 Jhitkatola

Jhitkatola 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 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Jhitkatola is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Jhitkatola is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhitkatola

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

Health Facilities in Jhitkatola

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

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