Jharphatamunda - Belpara, Balangir

Jharphatamunda is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Juba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharphatamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharphatamunda is 420982. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jharphatamunda 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 Jharphatamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jharphatamunda village had a total population of 488 people, including 235 males and 253 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.81%, with male literacy at 78.85% and female literacy at 41.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharphatamunda

Jharphatamunda 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 Jharphatamunda

Jharphatamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jharphatamunda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jharphatamunda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharphatamunda

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

Health Facilities in Jharphatamunda

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

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