Jadamunda - Bangomunda, Balangir

Jadamunda is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Sindhekela and around 51 km from Balangir. Sindhekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jadamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jadamunda is 421410. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Jadamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jadamunda village had a total population of 259 people, including 130 males and 129 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.15%, with male literacy at 52.83% and female literacy at 29.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Jadamunda

Jadamunda 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 Jadamunda

Jadamunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jadamunda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jadamunda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jadamunda

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

Health Facilities in Jadamunda

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

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