Jamutjhula - Kantabanji, Balangir

Jamutjhula is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhamandanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamutjhula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamutjhula is 421229. The village covers a total geographical area of 629 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jamutjhula 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 Jamutjhula

According to the 2011 Census, Jamutjhula village had a total population of 1,531 people, including 775 males and 756 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.08%, with male literacy at 77.38% and female literacy at 35.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 724.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamutjhula

Jamutjhula 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 Jamutjhula

Jamutjhula 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jamutjhula is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamutjhula is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamutjhula

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

Health Facilities in Jamutjhula

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

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