Jurkabhadi - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Jurkabhadi is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Paralasinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jurkabhadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jurkabhadi is 422329. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jurkabhadi

According to the 2011 Census, Jurkabhadi village had a total population of 679 people, including 342 males and 337 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.82%, with male literacy at 72.66% and female literacy at 51.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Jurkabhadi

Jurkabhadi 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 Jurkabhadi

Jurkabhadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Jurkabhadi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jurkabhadi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jurkabhadi

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

Health Facilities in Jurkabhadi

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

FAQs about Jurkabhadi