Jamapada - Narala, Kalahandi

Jamapada is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bagpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamapada is 422772. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jamapada 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 Jamapada

As per Census 2011, Jamapada village has a total population of 372 people, consisting of 187 males and 185 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 179 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamapada

Jamapada 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 Jamapada

Jamapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Jamapada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jamapada is about 40 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 Jamapada

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

Health Facilities in Jamapada

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

FAQs about Jamapada