Jilingdara - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Jilingdara is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dundeimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jilingdara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jilingdara is 423826. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jilingdara 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 Jilingdara

According to the 2011 Census, Jilingdara village had a total population of 972 people, including 504 males and 468 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.64%, with male literacy at 46.84% and female literacy at 24.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 608.

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

Nearby Villages of Jilingdara

Jilingdara 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 Jilingdara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jilingdara. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Jilingdara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jilingdara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jilingdara

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

Health Facilities in Jilingdara

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

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