Jhadapokhari - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Jhadapokhari is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Harichandanpur and around 47 km from Kendujhar. Pitapiti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhadapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadapokhari is 386733. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Jhadapokhari 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 Jhadapokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Jhadapokhari village had a total population of 542 people, including 282 males and 260 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.26%, with male literacy at 95.88% and female literacy at 70.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadapokhari

Jhadapokhari 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 Jhadapokhari

Public transport in the Jhadapokhari 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 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Jhadapokhari is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jhadapokhari 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 Jhadapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Jhadapokhari

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

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