Jhatia - Khaira, Balasore

Jhatia is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Khaira and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Shyamsundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhatia is 393556. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Jhatia

According to the 2011 Census, Jhatia village had a total population of 492 people, including 242 males and 250 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.86%, with male literacy at 84.86% and female literacy at 72.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhatia

Jhatia 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 Jhatia

Jhatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Jhatia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Jhatia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhatia

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

Health Facilities in Jhatia

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

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