Jamuposi - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Jamuposi is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Saleibeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamuposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamuposi is 388989. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Jamuposi

As per Census 2011, Jamuposi village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 219 males and 218 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 141 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 422 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamuposi

Jamuposi 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 Jamuposi

Public transport in the Jamuposi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Jamuposi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jamuposi is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamuposi

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

Health Facilities in Jamuposi

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

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