Jambua - Pallahara, Angul

Jambua is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Khamar and around 125 km from Anugul . Jharbeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jambua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambua is 403551. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jambua 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 Jambua

According to the 2011 Census, Jambua village had a total population of 466 people, including 245 males and 221 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.58%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 54.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Jambua

Jambua 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 Jambua

Jambua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Jambua is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Jambua is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jambua

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

Health Facilities in Jambua

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

FAQs about Jambua