Jhakorda - Birsa, Balaghat

Jhakorda is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 71 km from Baihar and around 98 km from Balaghat. Dabri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhakorda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhakorda is 498075. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.22 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

Jhakorda 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 Jhakorda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhakorda village had a total population of 490 people, including 245 males and 245 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.19%, with male literacy at 67.35% and female literacy at 44.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 484.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhakorda

Jhakorda 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 Jhakorda

Jhakorda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Jhakorda is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Jhakorda is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhakorda

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

Health Facilities in Jhakorda

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

FAQs about Jhakorda