Jalsar - Kotma, Anuppur

Jalsar is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Benibahra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalsar is 501766. The village covers a total geographical area of 921.42 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jalsar

As per Census 2011, Jalsar village has a total population of 771 people, consisting of 381 males and 390 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 370 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 417 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jalsar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jalsar

Jalsar 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 Jalsar

Jalsar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bijuri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Jalsar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Jalsar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalsar

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

Health Facilities in Jalsar

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

FAQs about Jalsar