Jharbandha - Sinapali, Nuapada

Jharbandha is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Jharbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharbandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharbandha is 422247. The village covers a total geographical area of 454 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Jharbandha 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 Jharbandha

According to the 2011 Census, Jharbandha village had a total population of 1,378 people, including 595 males and 783 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,316 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.06%, with male literacy at 65.64% and female literacy at 40.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 459.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharbandha

Jharbandha 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 Jharbandha

Jharbandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Jharbandha is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Jharbandha is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharbandha

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

Health Facilities in Jharbandha

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

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