Jumei - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Jumei is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Patana and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Khajirapat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jumei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jumei is 385780. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jumei

According to the 2011 Census, Jumei village had a total population of 822 people, including 410 males and 412 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 78.19% and female literacy at 50.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 701.

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

Nearby Villages of Jumei

Jumei 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 Jumei

Jumei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jumei is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jumei is about 45 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 Jumei

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

Health Facilities in Jumei

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

FAQs about Jumei