Jhadta - Bahanaga, Balasore

Jhadta is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Soro and around 36 km from Baleshwar. Sahaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhadta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadta is 393946. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jhadta

According to the 2011 Census, Jhadta village had a total population of 606 people, including 305 males and 301 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.17%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 74.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadta

Jhadta 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 Jhadta

Public transport in the Jhadta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Jhadta is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Jhadta is about 36 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 Jhadta

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

Health Facilities in Jhadta

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

FAQs about Jhadta