Jamunahandi - Kotpad, Koraput

Jamunahandi is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. S Utipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamunahandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamunahandi is 428160. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jamunahandi

According to the 2011 Census, Jamunahandi village had a total population of 550 people, including 284 males and 266 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.85%, with male literacy at 61.70% and female literacy at 41.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamunahandi

Jamunahandi 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 Jamunahandi

Public transport in the Jamunahandi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Jamunahandi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Jamunahandi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamunahandi

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

Health Facilities in Jamunahandi

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

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