Jhadabhumi - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Jhadabhumi is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jhadabhumi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadabhumi is 410516. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jhadabhumi 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 Jhadabhumi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhadabhumi village had a total population of 1,879 people, including 946 males and 933 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.06%, with male literacy at 85.75% and female literacy at 72.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadabhumi

Jhadabhumi 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 Jhadabhumi

Jhadabhumi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Jhadabhumi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jhadabhumi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhadabhumi

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

Health Facilities in Jhadabhumi

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

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