Meghapal - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Meghapal is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Meghpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meghapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meghapal is 382132. The village covers a total geographical area of 879 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Meghapal 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 Meghapal

As per Census 2011, Meghapal village has a total population of 1,632 people, consisting of 801 males and 831 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,005 literate and 627 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,220 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Meghapal

Meghapal 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 Meghapal

Meghapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatibari, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Meghapal

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

Health Facilities in Meghapal

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

FAQs about Meghapal