Jharamunda - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Jharamunda is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Badbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharamunda is 382460. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Jharamunda 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 Jharamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jharamunda village had a total population of 285 people, including 149 males and 136 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.46%, with male literacy at 96.69% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharamunda

Jharamunda 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 Jharamunda

Public transport in the Jharamunda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Jharamunda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jharamunda is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharamunda

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

Health Facilities in Jharamunda

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

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