Jamut - Tusura, Balangir

Jamut is a village situated in the Tusura tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Tushura and around 55 km from Balangir. Jamut village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamut is 420451. The village covers a total geographical area of 306 hectares and falls under the 767046 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Jamut 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 Jamut

According to the 2011 Census, Jamut village had a total population of 1,073 people, including 550 males and 523 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.78%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 50.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamut

Jamut 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 Jamut

Public transport in the Jamut is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Jamut is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jamut 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 Jamut

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

Health Facilities in Jamut

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

FAQs about Jamut