Jhumpapur - Gunupur, Rayagada

Jhumpapur is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Puttasing and around 105 km from Rayagada . Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhumpapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhumpapur is 427158. The village covers a total geographical area of 1661 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jhumpapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhumpapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jhumpapur village had a total population of 440 people, including 234 males and 206 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.42%, with male literacy at 41.95% and female literacy at 26.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhumpapur

Jhumpapur 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 Jhumpapur

Public transport in the Jhumpapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Jhumpapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Jhumpapur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhumpapur

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

Health Facilities in Jhumpapur

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

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