Jharbeda - Koida, Sundargarh

Jharbeda is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Chandiposh and around 84 km from Sundargarh. Relhatu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharbeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharbeda is 384663. The village covers a total geographical area of 621 hectares and falls under the 770037 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 60 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jharbeda village had a total population of 727 people, including 371 males and 356 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.36%, with male literacy at 71.57% and female literacy at 45.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 706.

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 Chandiposi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jharbeda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jharbeda is about 84 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 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