Jamkiheju - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Jamkiheju is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Champadeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamkiheju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamkiheju is 422916. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Jamkiheju 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 Jamkiheju

As per Census 2011, Jamkiheju village has a total population of 282 people, consisting of 130 males and 152 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,169 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 95 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 155 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamkiheju

Jamkiheju 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 Jamkiheju

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jamkiheju. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jamkiheju is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jamkiheju is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamkiheju

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

Health Facilities in Jamkiheju

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

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