Jaladiha - Banspal, Keonjhar

Jaladiha is a village situated in the Banspal tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Nayakote and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Taramakant serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaladiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaladiha is 386272. The village covers a total geographical area of 888 hectares and falls under the 758085 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Jaladiha

As per Census 2011, Jaladiha village has a total population of 688 people, consisting of 310 males and 378 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 1,219 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 439 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaladiha

Jaladiha 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 Jaladiha

Jaladiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Jaladiha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaladiha

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

Health Facilities in Jaladiha

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

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