Jampadar - Narala, Kalahandi

Jampadar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tulapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jampadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jampadar is 422724. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Jampadar 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 Jampadar

According to the 2011 Census, Jampadar village had a total population of 802 people, including 400 males and 402 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.87%, with male literacy at 76.84% and female literacy at 52.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Jampadar

Jampadar 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 Jampadar

Jampadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Jampadar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jampadar is about 46 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 Jampadar

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

Health Facilities in Jampadar

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

FAQs about Jampadar