Jalpankel - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Jalpankel is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Malpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalpankel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalpankel is 420791. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Jalpankel

According to the 2011 Census, Jalpankel village had a total population of 961 people, including 451 males and 510 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.73%, with male literacy at 58.97% and female literacy at 30.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalpankel

Jalpankel 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 Jalpankel

Jalpankel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jalpankel is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jalpankel is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalpankel

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

Health Facilities in Jalpankel

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

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