Jibikaposh - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Jibikaposh is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Badpuranapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jibikaposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jibikaposh is 384843. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Jibikaposh 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 Jibikaposh

According to the 2011 Census, Jibikaposh village had a total population of 289 people, including 131 males and 158 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,206 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.32%, with male literacy at 72.81% and female literacy at 49.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Jibikaposh

Jibikaposh 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 Jibikaposh

Jibikaposh 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 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Jibikaposh is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jibikaposh is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jibikaposh

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

Health Facilities in Jibikaposh

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

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