Jharbeda - Kutra, Sundargarh

Jharbeda is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jharbeda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharbeda is 384175. The village covers a total geographical area of 1111 hectares and falls under the 770070 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Rajgangpur 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 4,456 people, including 2,165 males and 2,291 females, living in 913 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.74%, with male literacy at 83.35% and female literacy at 72.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,548.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Jharbeda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jharbeda is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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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