Jiridamali - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Jiridamali is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kanapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiridamali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiridamali is 402344. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Jiridamali

As per Census 2011, Jiridamali village has a total population of 2,558 people, consisting of 1,358 males and 1,200 females. The village has 585 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,036 literate and 522 illiterate residents. Additionally, 605 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiridamali

Jiridamali 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 Jiridamali

Jiridamali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Jiridamali is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Jiridamali is about 37 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 Jiridamali

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

Health Facilities in Jiridamali

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

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