Jambahal Village - Patnagarh, Balangir

Jambahal is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Jogimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jambahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambahal is 420676. The village covers a total geographical area of 484 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jambahal 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 Jambahal

As per Census 2011, Jambahal village has a total population of 1,415 people, consisting of 721 males and 694 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 675 literate and 740 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 339 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jambahal

Jambahal 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 Jambahal

Jambahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jambahal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jambahal is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jambahal

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

Health Facilities in Jambahal

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

FAQs about Jambahal