Jarasingha - Deogaon, Balangir

Jarasingha is a village situated in the Deogaon tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Tushura and around 25 km from Balangir. Jarasingha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarasingha is 420391. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 767067 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jarasingha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolangir Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jarasingha

As per Census 2011, Jarasingha village has a total population of 2,548 people, consisting of 1,275 males and 1,273 females. The village has 617 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,724 literate and 824 illiterate residents. Additionally, 749 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarasingha

Jarasingha 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 Jarasingha

Jarasingha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Jarasingha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarasingha

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

Health Facilities in Jarasingha

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

FAQs about Jarasingha