Jogimunda - Patnagarh, Balangir

Jogimunda 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Jogimunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jogimunda is 420623. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 767027 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jogimunda 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 Jogimunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jogimunda village had a total population of 2,145 people, including 1,104 males and 1,041 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 80.17% and female literacy at 56.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 516, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Jogimunda

Jogimunda 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 Jogimunda

Jogimunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Jogimunda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jogimunda is about 55 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 Jogimunda

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

Health Facilities in Jogimunda

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

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