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

As per Census 2011, Elbo village has a total population of 88 people, consisting of 45 males and 43 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 56 literate and 32 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Elbo are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population884543
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1367
Scheduled Castes (SC)211011
Scheduled Tribes (ST)663432
Literate Population563323
Illiterate Population321220

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KolganSouth2.34 km
SahajkhuliaNorth2.79 km
PanchaphutEast2.90 km
GahirpaliNorth-East3.28 km
PadapaniSouth-East3.97 km
GidhmalSouth-East4.09 km
SitenpaliNorth-West4.49 km
RugudipaliNorth-East4.51 km
KhamarbadamalEast4.59 km
PadiabaadmalEast4.69 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Elbo

Where is Elbo located?

Elbo village is located in Jujomura Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Elbo?

The Gram Panchayat of Elbo is Kesapali.

What is the pincode of Elbo?

The pincode of Elbo is 768105.

What is the population of Elbo?

Elbo has a total population of 88, including 45 males and 43 females.

How many households are there in Elbo?

There are 21 households in Elbo.

What is the literacy rate in Elbo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Elbo is 63.64%. Male literacy is 73.33% and female literacy is 53.49%.