Hillblock - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj
Hillblock is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chakidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hillblock village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hillblock is 388638. The village falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Hillblock village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Hillblock
Hillblock 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Makabadi | South-East | 1.58 km |
| Nikhirda | North | 1.60 km |
| Badmakabadi | South | 2.02 km |
| Kukurbhuka | North-West | 2.40 km |
| Gopinathpur | South-East | 2.84 km |
| Khadkei | North-East | 3.72 km |
| Jurunda | North-West | 3.81 km |
| Saruda | South-West | 4.40 km |
| Balarampur | West | 4.65 km |
| Similipal | West | 5.12 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Hillblock
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hillblock. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Hillblock is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Hillblock is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Hillblock
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hillblock village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Hillblock
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hillblock village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Hillblock
Where is Hillblock located?
Hillblock village is located in Jashipur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hillblock?
The Gram Panchayat of Hillblock is Chakidi.
What is the pincode of Hillblock?
The pincode of Hillblock is 757034.