Jamjharan - Golamunda, Kalahandi
Jamjharan is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dhamanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamjharan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamjharan is 423886. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.
Jamjharan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Junagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jamjharan
As per Census 2011, Jamjharan village has a total population of 259 people, consisting of 136 males and 123 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamjharan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 259 | 136 | 123 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 237 | 122 | 115 |
| Literate Population | 101 | 77 | 24 |
| Illiterate Population | 158 | 59 | 99 |
Nearby Villages of Jamjharan
Jamjharan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jamjharan
Jamjharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jamjharan is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jamjharan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamjharan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Jamjharan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamjharan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Jamjharan
Where is Jamjharan located?
Jamjharan village is located in Golamunda Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jamjharan?
The Gram Panchayat of Jamjharan is Dhamanpur.
What is the pincode of Jamjharan?
The pincode of Jamjharan is 766029.
What is the population of Jamjharan?
Jamjharan has a total population of 259, including 136 males and 123 females.
How many households are there in Jamjharan?
There are 66 households in Jamjharan.
What is the literacy rate in Jamjharan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamjharan is 39.00%. Male literacy is 56.62% and female literacy is 19.51%.