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

As per Census 2011, Jamutjhula village has a total population of 1,531 people, consisting of 775 males and 756 females. The village has 393 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 750 literate and 781 illiterate residents. Additionally, 352 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 724 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,531775756
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217103114
Scheduled Castes (SC)352177175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)724356368
Literate Population750520230
Illiterate Population781255526

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaldasEast2.19 km
KasamalNorth-East2.29 km
KandhabahalWest2.57 km
RajamaraSouth-East2.67 km
DhamandangaNorth-West3.00 km
RengaliNorth-East3.50 km
DangarapadaSouth3.51 km
GhanamahulNorth3.56 km
SargiguraSouth-West3.74 km
JaniparaSouth3.84 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jamutjhula

Where is Jamutjhula located?

Jamutjhula village is located in Kantabanji Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamutjhula?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamutjhula is Dhamandanga.

What is the pincode of Jamutjhula?

The pincode of Jamutjhula is 767039.

What is the population of Jamutjhula?

Jamutjhula has a total population of 1,531, including 775 males and 756 females.

How many households are there in Jamutjhula?

There are 393 households in Jamutjhula.

What is the literacy rate in Jamutjhula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamutjhula is 48.99%. Male literacy is 67.10% and female literacy is 30.42%.