Jhargulunda - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Jhargulunda is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Sadar and around 13 km from Sambalpur. Kabrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhargulunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhargulunda is 381850. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 768112 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Jhargulunda 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 Jhargulunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhargulunda village had a total population of 745 people, including 380 males and 365 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.50%, with male literacy at 82.79% and female literacy at 62.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhargulunda

Jhargulunda 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 Jhargulunda

Jhargulunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maneswar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Jhargulunda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jhargulunda is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhargulunda

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

Health Facilities in Jhargulunda

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

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