Elbo - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Elbo is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kesapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elbo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elbo is 382154. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Elbo

According to the 2011 Census, Elbo village had a total population of 88 people, including 45 males and 43 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.67%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 63.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Elbo

Elbo 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 Elbo

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Elbo. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Elbo is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Elbo is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elbo

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

Health Facilities in Elbo

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

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