Jharbeda - Gurundia, Sundargarh

Jharbeda is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Banei and around 150 km from Sundargarh. Narendra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharbeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharbeda is 385134. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 92 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 Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jharbeda

As per Census 2011, Jharbeda village has a total population of 1,012 people, consisting of 523 males and 489 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 694 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 574 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jharbeda is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jharbeda is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 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:

FAQs about Jharbeda