Jhinkpahadi - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Jhinkpahadi is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Nafri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhinkpahadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinkpahadi is 389482. The village covers a total geographical area of 290 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Jhinkpahadi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinkpahadi village had a total population of 300 people, including 150 males and 150 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.44%, with male literacy at 70.54% and female literacy at 36.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinkpahadi

Jhinkpahadi 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 Jhinkpahadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jhinkpahadi. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jhinkpahadi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jhinkpahadi is about 38 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 Jhinkpahadi

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

Health Facilities in Jhinkpahadi

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

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