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

According to the 2011 Census, Jamjuri village had a total population of 545 people, including 260 males and 285 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.51%, with male literacy at 57.08% and female literacy at 34.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

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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