Jamukeswar - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Jamukeswar is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jamukeswar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamukeswar is 388414. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jamukeswar 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.

Population of Jamukeswar

According to the 2011 Census, Jamukeswar village had a total population of 685 people, including 323 males and 362 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 1,121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.73%, with male literacy at 82.82% and female literacy at 63.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamukeswar

Jamukeswar 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 Jamukeswar

Jamukeswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jamukeswar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jamukeswar is about 97 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 Jamukeswar

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

Health Facilities in Jamukeswar

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

FAQs about Jamukeswar