Jhumukakudar - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Jhumukakudar is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Miriginendi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhumukakudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhumukakudar is 388904. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Jhumukakudar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanjia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhumukakudar

According to the 2011 Census, Jhumukakudar village had a total population of 476 people, including 217 males and 259 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.65%, with male literacy at 68.37% and female literacy at 42.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhumukakudar

Jhumukakudar 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 Jhumukakudar

Jhumukakudar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jhumukakudar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jhumukakudar is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhumukakudar

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

Health Facilities in Jhumukakudar

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

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