Jharkata - Harabhanga, Boudh

Jharkata is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Puruna Katak and around 28 km from Baudh. Lunibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharkata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharkata is 418594. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 762013 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Jharkata

According to the 2011 Census, Jharkata village had a total population of 372 people, including 174 males and 198 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.44%, with male literacy at 74.34% and female literacy at 46.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharkata

Jharkata 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 Jharkata

Public transport in the Jharkata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Jharkata is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Jharkata is about 28 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 Jharkata

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

Health Facilities in Jharkata

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

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