Jhajia - Baramba, Cuttack

Jhajia is a village situated in the Baramba tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Badamba and around 105 km from Cuttack. Jhajia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhajia is 398803. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 754031 pincode. Badamba is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jhajia

As per Census 2011, Jhajia village has a total population of 2,972 people, consisting of 1,556 males and 1,416 females. The village has 673 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,108 literate and 864 illiterate residents. Additionally, 634 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 220 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhajia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhajia

Jhajia 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 Jhajia

Jhajia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badamba to Jhajia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Jhajia is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhajia

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

Health Facilities in Jhajia

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

FAQs about Jhajia