Jumutjuri - Kantabanji, Balangir

Jumutjuri is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Chaulsukha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jumutjuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jumutjuri is 421205. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Jumutjuri 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 Jumutjuri

As per Census 2011, Jumutjuri village has a total population of 668 people, consisting of 337 males and 331 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 362 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 592 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jumutjuri

Jumutjuri 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 Jumutjuri

Public transport in the Jumutjuri 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 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jumutjuri is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jumutjuri is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jumutjuri

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

Health Facilities in Jumutjuri

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

FAQs about Jumutjuri