Jhargaon

Jhargaon is a village located in Rengali tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Rengali (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Kanaktora is the gram panchayat of Jhargaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhargaon unique in its vibrant Rengali-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Jhargaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jhargaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhargaon is 380951. The village spans a total geographical area of 412 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768226. Belpahar is nearest town to Jhargaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhargaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jhargaon

Population of Jhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jhargaon has a total population of about 594, with approximately 297 males and 297 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 68 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 166. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.37%, with male literacy at about 76.77% and female literacy near 63.97%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhargaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhargaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jhargaon. As per the 2011 stats, Jhargaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jhargaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Jhargaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jhargaon.

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