Hensada - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Hensada 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 99 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hensda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hensada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hensada is 387635. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 757050 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Hensada 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 Hensada

According to the 2011 Census, Hensada village had a total population of 307 people, including 146 males and 161 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.54%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 52.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Hensada

Hensada 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 Hensada

Hensada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Hensada is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Hensada is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hensada

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

Health Facilities in Hensada

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

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