Jholasahi - Mohana, Gajapati

Jholasahi is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jarrow serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jholasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jholasahi is 413707. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Jholasahi 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 Jholasahi

As per Census 2011, Jholasahi village has a total population of 236 people, consisting of 115 males and 121 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jholasahi

Jholasahi 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 Jholasahi

Jholasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Jholasahi is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jholasahi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jholasahi

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

Health Facilities in Jholasahi

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

FAQs about Jholasahi