Jharabeda - Pallahara, Angul

Jharabeda is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Palalahada and around 112 km from Anugul . Jharbeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharabeda is 403505. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 759119 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Jharabeda 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 Jharabeda

According to the 2011 Census, Jharabeda village had a total population of 560 people, including 283 males and 277 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.14%, with male literacy at 87.60% and female literacy at 74.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 452.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharabeda

Jharabeda 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 Jharabeda

Jharabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Jharabeda is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Jharabeda is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharabeda

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

Health Facilities in Jharabeda

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

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