Jammal - Gaisilet, Bargarh
Jammal is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Bangbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jammal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jammal is 380115. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.
Jammal 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 Jammal
As per Census 2011, Jammal village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 413 males and 423 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 519 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jammal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 836 | 413 | 423 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 117 | 62 | 55 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 519 | 303 | 216 |
| Illiterate Population | 317 | 110 | 207 |
Nearby Villages of Jammal
Jammal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jammal
Public transport in the Jammal is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Jammal is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Jammal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jammal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jammal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Jammal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jammal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Jammal
Where is Jammal located?
Jammal village is located in Gaisilet Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jammal?
The Gram Panchayat of Jammal is Bangbahal.
What is the pincode of Jammal?
The pincode of Jammal is 768037.
What is the population of Jammal?
Jammal has a total population of 836, including 413 males and 423 females.
How many households are there in Jammal?
There are 254 households in Jammal.
What is the literacy rate in Jammal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jammal is 62.08%. Male literacy is 73.37% and female literacy is 51.06%.