Jholpathar - Khariar, Nuapada

Jholpathar is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Sanmaheswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jholpathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jholpathar is 421956. The village covers a total geographical area of 477 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Jholpathar 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 Jholpathar

As per Census 2011, Jholpathar village has a total population of 1,053 people, consisting of 501 males and 552 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 439 literate and 614 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jholpathar

Jholpathar 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 Jholpathar

Jholpathar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Jholpathar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Jholpathar is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jholpathar

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

Health Facilities in Jholpathar

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

FAQs about Jholpathar