Jariguma - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Jariguma is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ainabhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jariguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jariguma is 424181. The village covers a total geographical area of 400 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Jariguma

According to the 2011 Census, Jariguma village had a total population of 1,019 people, including 513 males and 506 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.47%, with male literacy at 43.76% and female literacy at 19.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 822.

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

Nearby Villages of Jariguma

Jariguma 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 Jariguma

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jariguma. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Jariguma is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jariguma is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jariguma

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

Health Facilities in Jariguma

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

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