Jamuguda - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Jamuguda is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Narala and around 43 km from Bhawanipatna. Kadamguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamuguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamuguda is 422866. The village covers a total geographical area of 51 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jamuguda 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 Jamuguda

According to the 2011 Census, Jamuguda village had a total population of 201 people, including 96 males and 105 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.43%, with male literacy at 64.37% and female literacy at 46.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamuguda

Jamuguda 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 Jamuguda

Jamuguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jamuguda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jamuguda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamuguda

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

Health Facilities in Jamuguda

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

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