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

As per Census 2011, Jhinei village has a total population of 1,381 people, consisting of 699 males and 682 females. The village has 338 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 753 literate and 628 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,062 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,381699682
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20011387
Scheduled Castes (SC)1498069
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,062534528
Literate Population753428325
Illiterate Population628271357

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SannuaganNorth1.68 km
MarangtandiSouth1.96 km
GadubhangaEast2.08 km
BhuyangodaSouth-West2.29 km
MankadkendaSouth-East2.32 km
NodhabaniNorth2.45 km
KuabudaEast2.53 km
HatimadaNorth-West2.77 km
RangisoleNorth3.20 km
KeutunimariNorth-East3.27 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jhinei

Where is Jhinei located?

Jhinei village is located in Shamakhunta Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhinei?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhinei is Marangtandi.

What is the pincode of Jhinei?

The pincode of Jhinei is 757014.

What is the population of Jhinei?

Jhinei has a total population of 1,381, including 699 males and 682 females.

How many households are there in Jhinei?

There are 338 households in Jhinei.

What is the literacy rate in Jhinei?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhinei is 54.53%. Male literacy is 61.23% and female literacy is 47.65%.