Jamda - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Jamda is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Gorumahisani and around 66 km from Baripada. Luhasila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamda is 387820. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Jamda 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 Jamda

According to the 2011 Census, Jamda village had a total population of 640 people, including 287 males and 353 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,230 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.43%, with male literacy at 71.77% and female literacy at 62.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamda

Jamda 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 Jamda

Jamda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jamda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jamda 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 Jamda

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

Health Facilities in Jamda

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

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