Jamdarah - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Jamdarah is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Hatibari and around 85 km from Sundargarh. Karkatnasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamdarah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdarah is 384381. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Biramitrapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jamdarah

As per Census 2011, Jamdarah village has a total population of 591 people, consisting of 299 males and 292 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 522 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamdarah are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population591299292
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743638
Scheduled Castes (SC)231211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522262260
Literate Population310189121
Illiterate Population281110171

Nearby Villages of Jamdarah

Jamdarah 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AnthugadaNorth-West1.23 km
KarkatnasaSouth2.07 km
PatabEast2.08 km
KusumtoliSouth-West2.39 km
PurunapaniSouth-East2.77 km
KantajharWest3.03 km
BaidyanathpurSouth3.08 km
SeharmundaNorth-East3.35 km
KathkaranjiaWest3.93 km
GutitangarEast4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamdarah

Jamdarah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Orga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biramitrapur to Jamdarah is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jamdarah is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdarah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jamdarah

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jamdarah

Where is Jamdarah located?

Jamdarah village is located in Biramitrapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamdarah?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamdarah is Karkatnasa.

What is the pincode of Jamdarah?

The pincode of Jamdarah is 770046.

What is the population of Jamdarah?

Jamdarah has a total population of 591, including 299 males and 292 females.

How many households are there in Jamdarah?

There are 138 households in Jamdarah.

What is the literacy rate in Jamdarah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamdarah is 52.45%. Male literacy is 63.21% and female literacy is 41.44%.