Jhinei - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Jhinei is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Chandua and around 16 km from Baripada. Marangtandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhinei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinei is 389768. The village covers a total geographical area of 679 hectares and falls under the 757014 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jhinei 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 Jhinei

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinei village had a total population of 1,381 people, including 699 males and 682 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.76%, with male literacy at 73.04% and female literacy at 54.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,062.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinei

Jhinei 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 Jhinei

Public transport in the Jhinei is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Jhinei is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jhinei is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhinei

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

Health Facilities in Jhinei

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

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