Jamjuri - Belpara, Balangir

Jamjuri is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghagurli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamjuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamjuri is 420901. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jamjuri

As per Census 2011, Jamjuri village has a total population of 545 people, consisting of 260 males and 285 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamjuri

Jamjuri 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 Jamjuri

Jamjuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jamjuri is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamjuri is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamjuri

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

Health Facilities in Jamjuri

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

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