Jamadiha - Mohana, Gajapati

Jamadiha is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Badasinghaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamadiha is 413912. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Jamadiha

As per Census 2011, Jamadiha village has a total population of 328 people, consisting of 175 males and 153 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 142 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamadiha

Jamadiha 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 Jamadiha

Jamadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Jamadiha is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jamadiha is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamadiha

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

Health Facilities in Jamadiha

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

FAQs about Jamadiha