Jhami - Gumma, Gajapati

Jhami is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Parlakhemundi and around 2 km from Paralakhemundi. Jhami village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhami is 414626. The village covers a total geographical area of 1558 hectares and falls under the 761201 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Jhami 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 Jhami

According to the 2011 Census, Jhami village had a total population of 2,121 people, including 1,045 males and 1,076 females, living in 493 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.15%, with male literacy at 44.73% and female literacy at 29.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhami

Jhami 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 Jhami

Jhami 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 Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Jhami is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jhami is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhami

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

Health Facilities in Jhami

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

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