Jilunda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Jilunda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Majhiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jilunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jilunda is 425633. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Jilunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jilunda village had a total population of 714 people, including 333 males and 381 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,144 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.33%, with male literacy at 61.96% and female literacy at 35.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 452.

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

Nearby Villages of Jilunda

Jilunda 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 Jilunda

Jilunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Jilunda is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Jilunda is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jilunda

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

Health Facilities in Jilunda

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

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