Jalda - Udala, Mayurbhanj

Jalda is a village situated in the Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udala and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bhimtali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalda is 391041. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jalda

According to the 2011 Census, Jalda village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 584 males and 542 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.69%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 71.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalda

Jalda 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 Jalda

Jalda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Jalda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Jalda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalda

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

Health Facilities in Jalda

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

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