Jiliba - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Jiliba is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Bhanjanagar and around 86 km from Chatrapur. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiliba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiliba is 410672. The village covers a total geographical area of 495 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jiliba

According to the 2011 Census, Jiliba village had a total population of 1,700 people, including 826 males and 874 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.46%, with male literacy at 85.11% and female literacy at 62.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiliba

Jiliba 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 Jiliba

Jiliba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Jiliba is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jiliba is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiliba

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

Health Facilities in Jiliba

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

FAQs about Jiliba