Jharmunda - Loisinga, Balangir

Jharmunda is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Jharmunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharmunda is 419939. The village covers a total geographical area of 745 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Jharmunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jharmunda village had a total population of 2,253 people, including 1,142 males and 1,111 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.65%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 61.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 811.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharmunda

Jharmunda 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 Jharmunda

Jharmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Jharmunda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jharmunda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharmunda

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

Health Facilities in Jharmunda

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

FAQs about Jharmunda