Jharmunda - Rairakhol, Sambalpur
Jharmunda is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kadaligarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharmunda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharmunda is 382494. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Jharmunda 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.
Nearby Villages of Jharmunda
Jharmunda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bagharpali | East | 1.18 km |
| Rengali(san) | North | 1.40 km |
| Tumbamal | West | 1.82 km |
| Tantagarh | North-East | 2.15 km |
| Mahatpur | South | 2.33 km |
| Kadaligarh | South-East | 2.37 km |
| Madhupur | North-East | 3.29 km |
| Sagdiapadar | South | 3.41 km |
| Tileimal(sasini) | North | 3.45 km |
| Karadapal(sasan) | North-East | 3.53 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Jharmunda
The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Jharmunda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Jharmunda is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Jharmunda
Where is Jharmunda located?
Jharmunda village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jharmunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Jharmunda is Kadaligarh.
What is the pincode of Jharmunda?
The pincode of Jharmunda is 768106.