Jhilimunda - Tarbha, Sonepur

Jhilimunda is a village situated in the Tarbha tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 58 km from Tarbha and around 58 km from Subarnapur. Balikhamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhilimunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhilimunda is 419797. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 767016 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Jhilimunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonepur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhilimunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhilimunda village had a total population of 534 people, including 266 males and 268 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.82%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 48.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhilimunda

Jhilimunda 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 Jhilimunda

Jhilimunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Jhilimunda is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Jhilimunda is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhilimunda

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

Health Facilities in Jhilimunda

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

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