Jhargaon - Lephripara, Sundargarh

Jhargaon is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Badbanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhargaon is 383731. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 770072 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Jhargaon 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 Jhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jhargaon village had a total population of 966 people, including 438 males and 528 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,205 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 74.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 387.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhargaon

Jhargaon 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 Jhargaon

Public transport in the Jhargaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jharsuguda Jn, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Jhargaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Jhargaon is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhargaon

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

Health Facilities in Jhargaon

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

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