Jhaptupali - Patnagarh, Balangir

Jhaptupali 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 38 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhainsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhaptupali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhaptupali is 420654. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Jhaptupali 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 Jhaptupali

According to the 2011 Census, Jhaptupali village had a total population of 266 people, including 132 males and 134 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.09%, with male literacy at 76.52% and female literacy at 57.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhaptupali

Jhaptupali 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 Jhaptupali

Jhaptupali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jhaptupali is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jhaptupali is about 38 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 Jhaptupali

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

Health Facilities in Jhaptupali

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

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