Jaljad - Puintala, Balangir

Jaljad is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Balangir and around 16 km from Balangir. Bandhapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaljad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaljad is 420212. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jaljad 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 Jaljad

According to the 2011 Census, Jaljad village had a total population of 789 people, including 400 males and 389 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 84.70% and female literacy at 66.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaljad

Jaljad 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 Jaljad

Jaljad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Jaljad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jaljad is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaljad

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

Health Facilities in Jaljad

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

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