Jakeikela - Banei, Sundargarh

Jakeikela is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 177 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jakeikela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakeikela is 385148. The village covers a total geographical area of 692 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Jakeikela

According to the 2011 Census, Jakeikela village had a total population of 2,157 people, including 1,090 males and 1,067 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.22%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 70.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 335, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 686.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakeikela

Jakeikela 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 Jakeikela

Jakeikela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jakeikela is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jakeikela is about 177 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakeikela

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

Health Facilities in Jakeikela

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

FAQs about Jakeikela