Jhankarpali - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Jhankarpali is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhankarpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhankarpali is 420710. The village covers a total geographical area of 363 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Jhankarpali 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 Jhankarpali

According to the 2011 Census, Jhankarpali village had a total population of 699 people, including 357 males and 342 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.14%, with male literacy at 69.68% and female literacy at 56.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhankarpali

Jhankarpali 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 Jhankarpali

Jhankarpali 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 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jhankarpali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jhankarpali is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhankarpali

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

Health Facilities in Jhankarpali

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

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