Jhankarguda - Nandapur, Koraput

Jhankarguda is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Padua and around 66 km from Koraput. Nandaka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhankarguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhankarguda is 429660. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Jhankarguda

As per Census 2011, Jhankarguda village has a total population of 29 people, consisting of 18 males and 11 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 611 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 28 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhankarguda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhankarguda

Jhankarguda 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 Jhankarguda

Jhankarguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Jhankarguda is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Jhankarguda is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhankarguda

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

Health Facilities in Jhankarguda

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

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