Jammal - Laikera, Jharsuguda

Jammal is a village situated in the Laikera tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laikera and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Jammal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jammal is 381157. The village covers a total geographical area of 462 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Jammal

According to the 2011 Census, Jammal village had a total population of 1,192 people, including 601 males and 591 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.38%, with male literacy at 70.41% and female literacy at 48.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,057.

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

Nearby Villages of Jammal

Jammal 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 Jammal

Jammal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Jammal is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jammal

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

Health Facilities in Jammal

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

FAQs about Jammal