Jalakalanga - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Jalakalanga is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Nandipada and around 93 km from Kendujhar. Hatadihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalakalanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalakalanga is 387191. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jalakalanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jalakalanga village had a total population of 808 people, including 430 males and 378 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.64%, with male literacy at 96.46% and female literacy at 90.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalakalanga

Jalakalanga 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 Jalakalanga

Jalakalanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Jalakalanga is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jalakalanga is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalakalanga

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

Health Facilities in Jalakalanga

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

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