Jamkhunta - Saintala, Balangir

Jamkhunta is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dharapgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamkhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamkhunta is 421155. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jamkhunta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Titilagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamkhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Jamkhunta village had a total population of 536 people, including 283 males and 253 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.45%, with male literacy at 71.49% and female literacy at 39.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamkhunta

Jamkhunta 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 Jamkhunta

Jamkhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Jamkhunta is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamkhunta is about 40 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 Jamkhunta

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

Health Facilities in Jamkhunta

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

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