Jamuchakada - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Jamuchakada is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Makuakateni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamuchakada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamuchakada is 402507. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jamuchakada

As per Census 2011, Jamuchakada village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 183 males and 149 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 814 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamuchakada

Jamuchakada 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 Jamuchakada

Jamuchakada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Jamuchakada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Jamuchakada is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamuchakada

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

Health Facilities in Jamuchakada

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

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