Jamujodi - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Jamujodi is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Harichandanpur and around 87 km from Kendujhar. Jamujodi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamujodi is 386729. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jamujodi 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 Jamujodi

According to the 2011 Census, Jamujodi village had a total population of 1,650 people, including 840 males and 810 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.32%, with male literacy at 86.40% and female literacy at 69.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 552.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamujodi

Jamujodi 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 Jamujodi

Jamujodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Jamujodi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jamujodi is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamujodi

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

Health Facilities in Jamujodi

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

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