Jaitpuri - Birsa, Balaghat

Jaitpuri is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 85 km from Baihar and around 112 km from Balaghat. Chouriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaitpuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaitpuri is 498074. The village covers a total geographical area of 1563.56 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Jaitpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Jaitpuri village had a total population of 600 people, including 306 males and 294 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.94%, with male literacy at 56.50% and female literacy at 45.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 598.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaitpuri

Jaitpuri 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 Jaitpuri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jaitpuri. The nearest railway station is Simariya Kajanwada, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Jaitpuri is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Jaitpuri is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaitpuri

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

Health Facilities in Jaitpuri

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

FAQs about Jaitpuri