Jangtar - Gumma, Gajapati

Jangtar is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Serango and around 55 km from Paralakhemundi. Ajayagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jangtar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangtar is 414461. The village covers a total geographical area of 1066 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Jangtar

According to the 2011 Census, Jangtar village had a total population of 283 people, including 129 males and 154 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.55%, with male literacy at 39.81% and female literacy at 29.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Jangtar

Jangtar 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 Jangtar

Jangtar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Jangtar is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jangtar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jangtar

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

Health Facilities in Jangtar

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

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