Jharkata - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Jharkata is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Chandibaunsmul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharkata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharkata is 395904. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Jharkata

According to the 2011 Census, Jharkata village had a total population of 169 people, including 86 males and 83 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.21%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 90.54%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharkata

Jharkata 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 Jharkata

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jharkata. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Jharkata is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Jharkata is about 47 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 Jharkata

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

Health Facilities in Jharkata

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

FAQs about Jharkata