Jamalapur - Jaleswar, Balasore
Jamalapur is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Jaleswar and around 60 km from Baleshwar. R.r.pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamalapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamalapur is 391522. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Jamalapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Jamalapur
Jamalapur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chakabanamali | South | 0.38 km |
| Basulia | East | 0.45 km |
| Bararoutpara | South-West | 0.76 km |
| Gopimohanpur | West | 0.78 km |
| Kismatgobardhanpur | South | 0.78 km |
| Debakarpur | North | 1.11 km |
| Chakraghu | South-East | 1.18 km |
| Hasimpur | North-East | 1.25 km |
| Kismatroutpara | South-East | 1.30 km |
| Chakbanmali | West | 1.31 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Jamalapur
Jamalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Jamalapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Jamalapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jamalapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamalapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Jamalapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamalapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Jamalapur
Where is Jamalapur located?
Jamalapur village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jamalapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Jamalapur is R.r.pur.
What is the pincode of Jamalapur?
The pincode of Jamalapur is 756086.