Jharial - Bangomunda, Balangir

Jharial is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Sindhekela and around 100 km from Balangir. Jharial village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharial is 421360. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jharial 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 Jharial

According to the 2011 Census, Jharial village had a total population of 976 people, including 511 males and 465 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.76%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 43.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharial

Jharial 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 Jharial

Jharial is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jharial is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jharial is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharial

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

Health Facilities in Jharial

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

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