Jharbandh - Patnagarh, Balangir

Jharbandh is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Solebandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharbandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharbandh is 420625. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jharbandh 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 Jharbandh

According to the 2011 Census, Jharbandh village had a total population of 543 people, including 263 males and 280 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.83%, with male literacy at 70.97% and female literacy at 44.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharbandh

Jharbandh 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 Jharbandh

Jharbandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jharbandh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jharbandh is about 56 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 Jharbandh

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

Health Facilities in Jharbandh

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

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