Jayamal - Pallahara, Angul

Jayamal is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Khamar and around 90 km from Anugul . Karadapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jayamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayamal is 403582. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jayamal 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 Jayamal

According to the 2011 Census, Jayamal village had a total population of 957 people, including 489 males and 468 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.55%, with male literacy at 77.47% and female literacy at 54.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 697, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Jayamal

Jayamal 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 Jayamal

Public transport in the Jayamal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Jayamal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Jayamal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jayamal

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

Health Facilities in Jayamal

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

FAQs about Jayamal