Jharaniktimal - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Jharaniktimal is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kochinda and around 72 km from Sambalpur. Gunduruchuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharaniktimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharaniktimal is 381541. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 768227 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jharaniktimal

According to the 2011 Census, Jharaniktimal village had a total population of 317 people, including 156 males and 161 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.72%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharaniktimal

Jharaniktimal 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 Jharaniktimal

Jharaniktimal 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 Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Jharaniktimal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jharaniktimal is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharaniktimal

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

Health Facilities in Jharaniktimal

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

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