Jhutna - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Jhutna is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Jhutuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhutna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhutna is 394515. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jhutna 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 Jhutna

According to the 2011 Census, Jhutna village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 675 males and 683 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.82%, with male literacy at 92.66% and female literacy at 81.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhutna

Jhutna 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 Jhutna

Jhutna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Jhutna is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Jhutna is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhutna

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

Health Facilities in Jhutna

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

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