Jamkhari - Belpara, Balangir

Jamkhari is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Mandal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamkhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamkhari is 420951. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jamkhari 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 Jamkhari

According to the 2011 Census, Jamkhari village had a total population of 317 people, including 145 males and 172 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.59%, with male literacy at 80.80% and female literacy at 47.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamkhari

Jamkhari 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 Jamkhari

Jamkhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jamkhari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamkhari is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamkhari

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

Health Facilities in Jamkhari

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

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