Jamsul - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Jamsul is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Koliana and around 56 km from Baripada. Bhaluki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamsul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamsul is 389390. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Jamsul

According to the 2011 Census, Jamsul village had a total population of 723 people, including 432 males and 291 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 674 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.06%, with male literacy at 65.75% and female literacy at 47.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 608.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamsul

Jamsul 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 Jamsul

Jamsul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jamsul is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jamsul is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamsul

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

Health Facilities in Jamsul

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

FAQs about Jamsul