Jambhel - Tusura, Balangir

Jambhel is a village situated in the Tusura tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Tushura and around 45 km from Balangir. Tentelkhunti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jambhel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambhel is 420474. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Jambhel 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 Jambhel

As per Census 2011, Jambhel village has a total population of 739 people, consisting of 361 males and 378 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 515 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 280 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jambhel are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jambhel

Jambhel 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 Jambhel

Jambhel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Jambhel is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jambhel is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jambhel

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

Health Facilities in Jambhel

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

FAQs about Jambhel