Jhilli - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Jhilli is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandia and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bidharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhilli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhilli is 402760. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Jhilli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jhilli

According to the 2011 Census, Jhilli village had a total population of 907 people, including 479 males and 428 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.35%, with male literacy at 73.96% and female literacy at 56.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhilli

Jhilli 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 Jhilli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jhilli. The nearest railway station is Rajthagarh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Jhilli is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhilli

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

Health Facilities in Jhilli

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

FAQs about Jhilli