Jhankaripali - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Jhankaripali 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. Ghunsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhankaripali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhankaripali is 420803. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jhankaripali 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 Jhankaripali

As per Census 2011, Jhankaripali village has a total population of 765 people, consisting of 391 males and 374 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 363 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhankaripali

Jhankaripali 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 Jhankaripali

Jhankaripali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 Patnagarh to Jhankaripali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jhankaripali 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 Jhankaripali

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

Health Facilities in Jhankaripali

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

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