Jadamunda - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Jadamunda is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Sandhibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jadamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jadamunda is 380141. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jadamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jadamunda village had a total population of 343 people, including 169 males and 174 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.98%, with male literacy at 79.17% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population343169174
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462521
Scheduled Castes (SC)502327
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1246163
Literate Population19311479
Illiterate Population1505595

Nearby Villages of Jadamunda

Jadamunda 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaledungriEast1.09 km
BanchhanagarNorth-West1.23 km
JamutbahalSouth-West1.56 km
KendumundiNorth2.40 km
SandhibahalNorth-West2.42 km
JharanipaliNorth2.47 km
AdendunguriNorth-East2.57 km
KarkachiaEast2.67 km
MansapaliSouth-East2.78 km
SahajchhaparEast3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jadamunda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jadamunda. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Jadamunda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Jadamunda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jadamunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jadamunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jadamunda

Where is Jadamunda located?

Jadamunda village is located in Gaisilet Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jadamunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Jadamunda is Sandhibahal.

What is the pincode of Jadamunda?

The pincode of Jadamunda is 768037.

What is the population of Jadamunda?

Jadamunda had a total population of 343, including 169 males and 174 females.

How many households are there in Jadamunda?

Jadamunda had 87 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jadamunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jadamunda was 64.98%. Male literacy was 79.17% and female literacy was 51.63%.