Jamtara - Bangomunda, Balangir

Jamtara is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sindhekela and around 52 km from Balangir. Themra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamtara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamtara is 421368. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Jamtara 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 Jamtara

According to the 2011 Census, Jamtara village had a total population of 1,237 people, including 632 males and 605 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.43%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 23.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamtara

Jamtara 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 Jamtara

Jamtara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Jamtara is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamtara is about 52 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 Jamtara

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

Health Facilities in Jamtara

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

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