Jalahari - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Jalahari is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Malada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalahari is 394569. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jalahari

According to the 2011 Census, Jalahari village had a total population of 1,679 people, including 855 males and 824 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.50%, with male literacy at 92.94% and female literacy at 83.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalahari

Jalahari 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 Jalahari

Jalahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Jalahari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalahari

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

Health Facilities in Jalahari

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

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