Jharabandha - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Jharabandha is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharabandha is 423696. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Jharabandha 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 Jharabandha

As per Census 2011, Jharabandha village has a total population of 690 people, consisting of 342 males and 348 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 400 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 212 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jharabandha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jharabandha

Jharabandha 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 Jharabandha

Jharabandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Jharabandha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jharabandha is about 33 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 Jharabandha

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

Health Facilities in Jharabandha

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

FAQs about Jharabandha