Jharia - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Jharia is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Rasagobindapur and around 49 km from Baripada. Kamardiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharia is 390218. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 757016 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Jharia 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 Jharia

As per Census 2011, Jharia village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 348 males and 371 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 319 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 645 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jharia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jharia

Jharia 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 Jharia

Jharia 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 Basta, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jharia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jharia is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharia

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

Health Facilities in Jharia

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

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