Jamugaon - Boden, Nuapada

Jamugaon is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Boirgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamugaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamugaon is 422101. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jamugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jamugaon village had a total population of 666 people, including 312 males and 354 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.68%, with male literacy at 69.58% and female literacy at 45.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamugaon

Jamugaon 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 Jamugaon

Public transport in the Jamugaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Jamugaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Jamugaon is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamugaon

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

Health Facilities in Jamugaon

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

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