Jharbeda - Bisra, Sundargarh

Jharbeda is a village situated in the Bisra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisra and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Tulsikani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharbeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharbeda is 384532. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jharbeda 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 Jharbeda

According to the 2011 Census, Jharbeda village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 560 males and 564 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.32%, with male literacy at 73.23% and female literacy at 53.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharbeda

Jharbeda 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 Jharbeda

Jharbeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhalulata, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jharbeda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jharbeda is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharbeda

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

Health Facilities in Jharbeda

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

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