Jaishri Nagar - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Jaishri Nagar is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jayshree Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaishri Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaishri Nagar is 448287. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.18 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jaishri Nagar

As per Census 2011, Jaishri Nagar village has a total population of 1,289 people, consisting of 666 males and 623 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 924 literate and 365 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jaishri Nagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,289666623
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889890
Literate Population924519405
Illiterate Population365147218

Nearby Villages of Jaishri Nagar

Jaishri Nagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhodagaonSouth-West1.92 km
Avinash NagarEast2.14 km
Sham NagarNorth2.21 km
GovindpurNorth-East2.73 km
VanshriSouth2.82 km
YesebedaNorth3.06 km
DotometaWest3.56 km
Janki NagarSouth-West3.56 km
Hari NagarSouth-East3.57 km
BhingidarEast3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaishri Nagar

Jaishri Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 135.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Jaishri Nagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Jaishri Nagar is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaishri Nagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jaishri Nagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jaishri Nagar

Where is Jaishri Nagar located?

Jaishri Nagar village is located in Pakhanjur Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jaishri Nagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Jaishri Nagar is Jayshree Nagar.

What is the pincode of Jaishri Nagar?

The pincode of Jaishri Nagar is 494776.

What is the population of Jaishri Nagar?

Jaishri Nagar has a total population of 1,289, including 666 males and 623 females.

How many households are there in Jaishri Nagar?

There are 253 households in Jaishri Nagar.

What is the literacy rate in Jaishri Nagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaishri Nagar is 71.68%. Male literacy is 77.93% and female literacy is 65.01%.