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

As per Census 2011, Jamtara village has a total population of 1,237 people, consisting of 632 males and 605 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 416 literate and 821 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 107 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamtara are given below:

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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