Jamunabahal - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Jamunabahal is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dhamanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamunabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamunabahal is 423721. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jamunabahal 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 Jamunabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Jamunabahal village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 658 males and 701 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 89.24% and female literacy at 62.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamunabahal

Jamunabahal 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 Jamunabahal

Jamunabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Jamunabahal is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jamunabahal is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamunabahal

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

Health Facilities in Jamunabahal

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

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