Jahirkuluta - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Jahirkuluta is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Anlajodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahirkuluta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahirkuluta is 387556. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jahirkuluta

According to the 2011 Census, Jahirkuluta village had a total population of 323 people, including 150 males and 173 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.58%, with male literacy at 79.39% and female literacy at 61.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahirkuluta

Jahirkuluta 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 Jahirkuluta

Public transport in the Jahirkuluta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jahirkuluta is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jahirkuluta is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahirkuluta

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

Health Facilities in Jahirkuluta

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

FAQs about Jahirkuluta