Jaraikela - Bisra, Sundargarh

Jaraikela is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jareikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaraikela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaraikela is 384505. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jaraikela 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 Jaraikela

According to the 2011 Census, Jaraikela village had a total population of 934 people, including 474 males and 460 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 78.40% and female literacy at 62.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaraikela

Jaraikela 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 Jaraikela

Jaraikela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaraikela, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jaraikela is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jaraikela is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaraikela

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

Health Facilities in Jaraikela

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

FAQs about Jaraikela