Jamapalli - Ghumusar, Ganjam

Jamapalli is a village situated in the Ghumusar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Bhanjanagar and around 105 km from Chatrapur. Dihapadhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamapalli is 410620. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Jamapalli

As per Census 2011, Jamapalli village has a total population of 727 people, consisting of 373 males and 354 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population727373354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794633
Scheduled Castes (SC)1246361
Literate Population502296206
Illiterate Population22577148

Nearby Villages of Jamapalli

Jamapalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhimiripalliSouth-East1.10 km
GamundiSouth-West1.19 km
DihapadhalNorth-East1.28 km
G.nuagamEast1.89 km
DhumchaiSouth-East2.22 km
BhaliakhaiSouth2.32 km
JilundiSouth-West2.41 km
BheredaNorth-East2.82 km
AgajholaWest2.92 km
MahuliaNorth-East3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamapalli

Jamapalli 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 104.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Jamapalli is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jamapalli is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamapalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jamapalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jamapalli

Where is Jamapalli located?

Jamapalli village is located in Ghumusar Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamapalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamapalli is Dihapadhal.

What is the pincode of Jamapalli?

The pincode of Jamapalli is 761126.

What is the population of Jamapalli?

Jamapalli has a total population of 727, including 373 males and 354 females.

How many households are there in Jamapalli?

There are 161 households in Jamapalli.

What is the literacy rate in Jamapalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamapalli is 69.05%. Male literacy is 79.36% and female literacy is 58.19%.