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

According to the 2011 Census, Bamod village had a total population of 337 people, including 156 males and 181 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.82%, with male literacy at 68.42% and female literacy at 41.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

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