Jharasaram - Khariar, Nuapada

Jharasaram is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Birighat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharasaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharasaram is 421992. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jharasaram 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 Jharasaram

According to the 2011 Census, Jharasaram village had a total population of 404 people, including 198 males and 206 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.99%, with male literacy at 72.83% and female literacy at 53.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharasaram

Jharasaram 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 Jharasaram

Jharasaram 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 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Jharasaram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Jharasaram is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharasaram

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

Health Facilities in Jharasaram

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

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