Jareikela - Hemgir, Sundargarh

Jareikela is a village situated in the Hemgir tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hemgir and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Hemgir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jareikela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jareikela is 383565. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 770013 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jareikela village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jareikela

According to the 2011 Census, Jareikela village had a total population of 262 people, including 137 males and 125 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.65%, with male literacy at 95.87% and female literacy at 74.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Jareikela

Jareikela is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jareikela

Jareikela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Jareikela.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Jareikela is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jareikela is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jareikela

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

Health Facilities in Jareikela

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

FAQs about Jareikela