Jharbeda - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Jharbeda is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Telkoi and around 97 km from Kendujhar. Bimala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharbeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharbeda is 386428. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 758084 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 77 km away.

Jharbeda 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 Jharbeda

According to the 2011 Census, Jharbeda village had a total population of 575 people, including 255 males and 320 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 1,255 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.26%, with male literacy at 86.38% and female literacy at 66.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharbeda

Jharbeda 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 Jharbeda

Jharbeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Jharbeda is about 77 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jharbeda is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharbeda

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

Health Facilities in Jharbeda

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

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