Jamtara - Saintala, Balangir

Jamtara is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Siskela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamtara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamtara is 421189. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jamtara 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 Jamtara

According to the 2011 Census, Jamtara village had a total population of 744 people, including 376 males and 368 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.62%, with male literacy at 75.79% and female literacy at 61.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamtara

Jamtara 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 Jamtara

Public transport in the Jamtara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Jamtara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamtara 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 Jamtara

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

Health Facilities in Jamtara

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

FAQs about Jamtara