Jhar - Sohela, Bargarh

Jhar is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Jhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhar is 380293. The village covers a total geographical area of 541 hectares and falls under the 768034 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jhar

According to the 2011 Census, Jhar village had a total population of 2,376 people, including 1,248 males and 1,128 females, living in 644 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.04%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 65.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 422, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 785.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhar

Jhar 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 Jhar

Jhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Jhar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Jhar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhar

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

Health Facilities in Jhar

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

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