Jamukana - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Jamukana is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Bhitarandhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamukana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamukana is 397323. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jamukana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamukana

According to the 2011 Census, Jamukana village had a total population of 680 people, including 330 males and 350 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.67%, with male literacy at 87.80% and female literacy at 75.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamukana

Jamukana 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 Jamukana

Jamukana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Jamukana is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Jamukana is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamukana

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

Health Facilities in Jamukana

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

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