Jhili - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Jhili is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Parajang and around 80 km from Dhenkanal. Jhilli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhili is 402201. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Jhili 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 Jhili

According to the 2011 Census, Jhili village had a total population of 1,360 people, including 689 males and 671 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.15%, with male literacy at 63.41% and female literacy at 49.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhili

Jhili 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 Jhili

Jhili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Jhili is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Jhili is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhili

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

Health Facilities in Jhili

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

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