Jhulan - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Jhulan is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Gorumahisani and around 118 km from Baripada. Guhaldangri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhulan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhulan is 387689. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jhulan 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 Jhulan

According to the 2011 Census, Jhulan village had a total population of 408 people, including 190 males and 218 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,147 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 65.61% and female literacy at 36.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 401.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhulan

Jhulan 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 Jhulan

Jhulan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Jhulan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jhulan is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhulan

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

Health Facilities in Jhulan

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

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