Jaripani - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Jaripani is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Luhapank serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaripani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaripani is 382425. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Jaripani 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 Jaripani

As per Census 2011, Jaripani village has a total population of 139 people, consisting of 65 males and 74 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,138 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 40 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaripani

Jaripani 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 Jaripani

Public transport in the Jaripani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Jaripani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jaripani is about 84 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 Jaripani

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

Health Facilities in Jaripani

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

FAQs about Jaripani