Jugnala - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Jugnala is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Jugnala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jugnala is 540779. The village covers a total geographical area of 798.7 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jugnala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brahmapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jugnala

As per Census 2011, Jugnala village has a total population of 2,426 people, consisting of 1,248 males and 1,178 females. The village has 562 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,579 literate and 847 illiterate residents. Additionally, 447 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4261,2481,178
Child Population (0–6 yrs)248146102
Scheduled Castes (SC)447229218
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1385
Literate Population1,579873706
Illiterate Population847375472

Nearby Villages of Jugnala

Jugnala 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)
MangliEast2.14 km
ChakbothaliWest2.33 km
Gawarla ChakSouth2.34 km
ChaugaonNorth-West2.57 km
KinhiNorth-East2.81 km
RanmochanNorth-East3.62 km
Katali ChakSouth-West3.66 km
MuiSouth-East3.97 km
Akapur Aliase RupalaSouth-West4.00 km
Dhanoli PohachakNorth-West4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jugnala

Jugnala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bramhapuri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Jugnala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Jugnala is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jugnala

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

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

Health Facilities in Jugnala

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

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

FAQs about Jugnala

Where is Jugnala located?

Jugnala village is located in Brahmapuri Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jugnala?

Jugnala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jugnala?

The pincode of Jugnala is 441206.

What is the population of Jugnala?

Jugnala has a total population of 2,426, including 1,248 males and 1,178 females.

How many households are there in Jugnala?

There are 562 households in Jugnala.

What is the literacy rate in Jugnala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jugnala is 65.09%. Male literacy is 69.95% and female literacy is 59.93%.