Jhankarguda - Sinapali, Nuapada

Jhankarguda is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Makhapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhankarguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhankarguda is 422211. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jhankarguda 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 Jhankarguda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhankarguda village had a total population of 628 people, including 301 males and 327 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.83%, with male literacy at 47.49% and female literacy at 24.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, 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 Jhankarguda

Jhankarguda 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 Jhankarguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jhankarguda. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Jhankarguda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Jhankarguda is about 100 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 Jhankarguda

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

Health Facilities in Jhankarguda

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

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