Bamod - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Bamod is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jarkani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamod is 387575. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bamod 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 Bamod

As per Census 2011, Bamod village has a total population of 337 people, consisting of 156 males and 181 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,160 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 155 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 337 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamod

Bamod 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 Bamod

Bamod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bamod is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bamod is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamod

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

Health Facilities in Bamod

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

FAQs about Bamod