Jarasingha - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Jarasingha is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 51 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kayakud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarasingha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarasingha is 382188. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Jarasingha 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 Jarasingha

As per Census 2011, Jarasingha village has a total population of 237 people, consisting of 122 males and 115 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 106 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarasingha

Jarasingha 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 Jarasingha

Public transport in the Jarasingha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Jarasingha is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jarasingha is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarasingha

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

Health Facilities in Jarasingha

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

FAQs about Jarasingha