Jhambhara - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Jhambhara is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Nandipada and around 114 km from Kendujhar. Habaleswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhambhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhambhara is 387252. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Jhambhara 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 Jhambhara

According to the 2011 Census, Jhambhara village had a total population of 1,114 people, including 578 males and 536 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.13%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 76.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhambhara

Jhambhara 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 Jhambhara

Jhambhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Jhambhara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jhambhara is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhambhara

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

Health Facilities in Jhambhara

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

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