Jharupada - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Jharupada is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Rengali and around 57 km from Jharsuguda. Palsada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharupada is 380981. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 768226 pincode. Raighar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Jharupada

According to the 2011 Census, Jharupada village had a total population of 899 people, including 424 males and 475 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.64%, with male literacy at 81.77% and female literacy at 65.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharupada

Jharupada 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 Jharupada

Jharupada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh1, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raighar to Jharupada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Jharupada is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharupada

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

Health Facilities in Jharupada

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

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