Jhiligan - Kundura, Koraput

Jhiligan is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kundra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhiligan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiligan is 429155. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Jhiligan 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 Jhiligan

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiligan village had a total population of 449 people, including 224 males and 225 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.07%, with male literacy at 39.04% and female literacy at 11.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiligan

Jhiligan 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 Jhiligan

Jhiligan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Jhiligan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Jhiligan is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiligan

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

Health Facilities in Jhiligan

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

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