Jamuna - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Jamuna is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barsahi and around 30 km from Baripada. Pratappur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamuna is 390615. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Jamuna

As per Census 2011, Jamuna village has a total population of 1,260 people, consisting of 641 males and 619 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 543 literate and 717 illiterate residents. Additionally, 608 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamuna

Jamuna 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 Jamuna

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jamuna. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jamuna is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jamuna is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamuna

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

Health Facilities in Jamuna

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

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