Jankapur - Jiwati, Chandrapur

Jankapur is a village situated in the Jiwati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jiwati and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Pathan serves as the Village Panchayat for Jankapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jankapur is 541713. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.54 hectares and falls under the 442908 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jankapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jankapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jankapur village had a total population of 558 people, including 280 males and 278 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.74%, with male literacy at 56.65% and female literacy at 36.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Jankapur

Jankapur 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 Jankapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jankapur. The nearest railway station is Wirur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Jankapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Jankapur is about 66 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 Jankapur

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

Health Facilities in Jankapur

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

FAQs about Jankapur