Jhirinikhol - Boden, Nuapada

Jhirinikhol 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 102 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Litisargi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhirinikhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirinikhol is 422118. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jhirinikhol 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 Jhirinikhol

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirinikhol village had a total population of 399 people, including 186 males and 213 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.57%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 48.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirinikhol

Jhirinikhol 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 Jhirinikhol

Jhirinikhol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Jhirinikhol is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Jhirinikhol is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhirinikhol

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

Health Facilities in Jhirinikhol

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

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