Jurkabhata - Narala, Kalahandi

Jurkabhata is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Narla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jurkabhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jurkabhata is 422771. The village covers a total geographical area of 417 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Jurkabhata 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 Jurkabhata

As per Census 2011, Jurkabhata village has a total population of 1,059 people, consisting of 541 males and 518 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 513 illiterate residents. Additionally, 546 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jurkabhata

Jurkabhata 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 Jurkabhata

Public transport in the Jurkabhata 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 Jurkabhata is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jurkabhata is about 34 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 Jurkabhata

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

Health Facilities in Jurkabhata

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

FAQs about Jurkabhata