Jahari - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Jahari is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rasagobindapur and around 37 km from Baripada. Chhatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahari is 390124. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 757016 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Jahari

According to the 2011 Census, Jahari village had a total population of 293 people, including 158 males and 135 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.47%, with male literacy at 57.69% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahari

Jahari 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 Jahari

Public transport in the Jahari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jahari is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jahari is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahari

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

Health Facilities in Jahari

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

FAQs about Jahari