Jilunda - Polasara, Ganjam

Jilunda is a village situated in the Polasara tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Polasara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Madhupalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jilunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jilunda is 411580. The village covers a total geographical area of 537 hectares and falls under the 761105 pincode. Polasara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jilunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jilunda village had a total population of 2,085 people, including 1,070 males and 1,015 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 76.03% and female literacy at 49.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Jilunda

Jilunda 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 Jilunda

Jilunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Polasara to Jilunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jilunda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jilunda

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

Health Facilities in Jilunda

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

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