Jamara - Pallahara, Angul

Jamara is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Palalahada and around 42 km from Anugul . Kamapasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamara is 403492. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Jamara

According to the 2011 Census, Jamara village had a total population of 407 people, including 198 males and 209 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.70%, with male literacy at 64.67% and female literacy at 34.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamara

Jamara 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 Jamara

Public transport in the Jamara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naranpur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Jamara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Jamara is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamara

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

Health Facilities in Jamara

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

FAQs about Jamara