Jamki - Kantabanji, Balangir

Jamki is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Turekela and around 100 km from Balangir. Badbanki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamki is 420864. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Jamki

According to the 2011 Census, Jamki village had a total population of 523 people, including 274 males and 249 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.00%, with male literacy at 60.62% and female literacy at 16.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamki

Jamki 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 Jamki

Jamki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jamki is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamki is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamki

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

Health Facilities in Jamki

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

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