Jharapokhari - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Jharapokhari is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 6 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chikalakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharapokhari is 412092. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jharapokhari

As per Census 2011, Jharapokhari village has a total population of 394 people, consisting of 195 males and 199 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 209 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharapokhari

Jharapokhari 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 Jharapokhari

Public transport in the Jharapokhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatrapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Jharapokhari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jharapokhari is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Jharapokhari

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

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