Jharpokharia - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Jharpokharia is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Jharpokharia and around 30 km from Baripada. Jharpokharia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharpokharia is 387981. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 757086 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Jharpokharia

According to the 2011 Census, Jharpokharia village had a total population of 2,001 people, including 1,101 males and 900 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 817 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.68%, with male literacy at 95.99% and female literacy at 86.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharpokharia

Jharpokharia 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 Jharpokharia

Public transport in the Jharpokharia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jharpokharia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jharpokharia is about 30 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 Jharpokharia

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

Health Facilities in Jharpokharia

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

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