Jariguma

Jariguma is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 49km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 74km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Ainabhata is the gram panchayat of Jariguma village.

Here you can discover what makes Jariguma unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Jariguma’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 Jariguma

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jariguma is 424181. The village spans a total geographical area of 400 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766018. Junagarh is nearest town to Jariguma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jariguma 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 Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jariguma

Population of Jariguma

According to the 2011 Census, Jariguma has a total population of about 1,019, with approximately 513 males and 506 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 161 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 129 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 822. The overall literacy rate is approximately 26.50%, with male literacy at about 36.26% and female literacy near 16.60%. There are around 279 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jariguma's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jariguma

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

Nearby Villages of Jariguma

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

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