Jamankira - Kochinda, Sambalpur
Jamankira is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Boxama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamankira village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamankira is 381568. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 768227 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Jamankira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kuchinda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jamankira
As per Census 2011, Jamankira village has a total population of 312 people, consisting of 153 males and 159 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamankira are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 312 | 153 | 159 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 142 | 71 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 146 | 72 | 74 |
| Literate Population | 204 | 109 | 95 |
| Illiterate Population | 108 | 44 | 64 |
Nearby Villages of Jamankira
Jamankira is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jamankira
Public transport in the Jamankira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Jamankira is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jamankira is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jamankira
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamankira village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Jamankira
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamankira village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Jamankira
Where is Jamankira located?
Jamankira village is located in Kochinda Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jamankira?
The Gram Panchayat of Jamankira is Boxama.
What is the pincode of Jamankira?
The pincode of Jamankira is 768227.
What is the population of Jamankira?
Jamankira has a total population of 312, including 153 males and 159 females.
How many households are there in Jamankira?
There are 88 households in Jamankira.
What is the literacy rate in Jamankira?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamankira is 65.38%. Male literacy is 71.24% and female literacy is 59.75%.