Jamchuan - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Jamchuan 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 Jamchuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamchuan is 420789. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Jamchuan 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 Jamchuan

According to the 2011 Census, Jamchuan village had a total population of 814 people, including 407 males and 407 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 75.71% and female literacy at 51.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamchuan

Jamchuan 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 Jamchuan

Jamchuan 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 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jamchuan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamchuan 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 Jamchuan

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

Health Facilities in Jamchuan

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

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