Jharabaida - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Jharabaida is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Brahmanigaon and around 168 km from Phulbani. Kumbharigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharabaida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharabaida is 417330. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Jharabaida village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jharabaida

According to the 2011 Census, Jharabaida village had a total population of 50 people, including 24 males and 26 females, living in 9 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.59%, with male literacy at 55.00% and female literacy at 19.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharabaida

Jharabaida 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 Jharabaida

Public transport in the Jharabaida is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Jharabaida is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Jharabaida is about 168 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharabaida

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

Health Facilities in Jharabaida

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

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