Jilinda - Talcher, Angul

Jilinda is a village situated in the Talcher tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Talcher Sadar and around 25 km from Anugul . Hensamul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jilinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jilinda is 404008. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 759103 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jilinda

According to the 2011 Census, Jilinda village had a total population of 1,024 people, including 529 males and 495 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.30%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 68.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Jilinda

Jilinda 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 Jilinda

Jilinda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Jilinda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Jilinda is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jilinda

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

Health Facilities in Jilinda

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

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