Jethama - Sukruli, Mayurbhanj

Jethama is a village situated in the Sukruli tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Raruan and around 139 km from Baripada. Chaturanjali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jethama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jethama is 388683. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jethama

According to the 2011 Census, Jethama village had a total population of 613 people, including 290 males and 323 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.69%, with male literacy at 93.07% and female literacy at 57.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Jethama

Jethama 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 Jethama

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jethama. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jethama is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jethama is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jethama

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

Health Facilities in Jethama

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

FAQs about Jethama