Jamkei - Banei, Sundargarh

Jamkei is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 176 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jakeikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamkei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamkei is 385146. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Jamkei 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 Jamkei

According to the 2011 Census, Jamkei village had a total population of 709 people, including 342 males and 367 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.90%, with male literacy at 92.59% and female literacy at 70.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamkei

Jamkei 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 Jamkei

Jamkei 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 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jamkei is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jamkei is about 176 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamkei

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

Health Facilities in Jamkei

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

FAQs about Jamkei