Jamjhari - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Jamjhari is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Baneikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamjhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamjhari is 388106. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Jamjhari

According to the 2011 Census, Jamjhari village had a total population of 946 people, including 456 males and 490 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.11%, with male literacy at 79.60% and female literacy at 51.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 510.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamjhari

Jamjhari 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 Jamjhari

Public transport in the Jamjhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jamjhari is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jamjhari is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamjhari

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

Health Facilities in Jamjhari

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

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