Jharbalangir - Puintala, Balangir

Jharbalangir is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Balangir and around 15 km from Balangir. Bubel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharbalangir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharbalangir is 420146. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jharbalangir 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 Jharbalangir

According to the 2011 Census, Jharbalangir village had a total population of 833 people, including 413 males and 420 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.57%, with male literacy at 81.04% and female literacy at 64.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharbalangir

Jharbalangir 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 Jharbalangir

Jharbalangir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Jharbalangir

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

Health Facilities in Jharbalangir

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

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