Indian Village Directory

Jhara Village

Jhara is an inhabited village in Gunupur Tahasil of Rayagada district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 426720, the Census 2011 record lists 981 people in 242 households and the reported area is 1,370.85 hectares. The local references include Penkam Gram Panchayat, Ramanguda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gunupur at about 18 km.

In short:

Jhara is a village in Gunupur Tahasil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 426720 and 981 people in 242 households.

Village Code426720
Population981
Households242
Area1,370.85 hectares
Nearest TownGunupur

Detailed village profile

Jhara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 981 people, 1,370.85 hectares of reported area and Gunupur as the nearest town reference for Jhara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Rayagada
Tahasil Gunupur
CD Block Ramanguda
Gram Panchayat Penkam
  • Jhara falls under Gunupur Tahasil in Rayagada district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 426720.
  • The record lists 981 people living in 242 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,370.85 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gunupur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Jhara
Census Village Code
426720
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Rayagada
District Census Code
396
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gunupur
Sub-district Census Code
03183
CD Block
Ramanguda
Gram Panchayat
Penkam
Households
242
Population
981
Male Population
507
Female Population
474
Sex Ratio
934.91
Area
1,370.85 hectares
Area
13.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Gunupur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
765023
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 71.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.05 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 28.03% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 67.18% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhara in the official administrative record. Census village code 426720, Penkam Gram Panchayat and Ramanguda CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
396
Sub-district Census Code
03183
Village Census Code
426720
CD Block Code
0281
Gram Panchayat Code
5
CD Block Name
Ramanguda
Gram Panchayat Name
Penkam

Location and Distance

Gunupur is the nearest town listed for Jhara, about 18 km away. Rayagada is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gunupur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Rayagada
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gunupur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gunupur
Distance within State/UT
18 km
Nearest Town
Gunupur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
1,370.85 hectares
Area
13.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 981 people in 242 households, with 507 male residents and 474 female residents. The average household size is 4.05, and SC share is 28.03% and ST share is 67.18% for Jhara. Population density works out to about 71.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
242
Total Population
981
Male Population
507
Female Population
474
Sex Ratio
934.91
Average Household Size
4.05
SC Population
275
SC Male Population
139
SC Female Population
136
SC Population Share
28.03
ST Population
659
ST Male Population
342
ST Female Population
317
ST Population Share
67.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jhara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jhara include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jhara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jhara is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jhara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ragi and net sown area is 743.17 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
37.25 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
53.67
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
483.06 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
53.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
743.17
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
743.17 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jhara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
22
Banks in Matched Records
10
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 17 77%
CRM 5 23%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 12 55%
Axis Bank Limited 2 9.1%
Bank of Baroda 1 4.5%
Dcb Bank Limited 1 4.5%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 4.5%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 765022 Rayagada Gunupur Gunupur (Nac + Og) Main Road Sairam Complex, Balram Nagar Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha, 765022
Bank of Baroda ATM 765021 Rayagada Gunupur Gunupur (Nac + Og) Parlakhemundi Road, Balaram Nagar Sairam Complex Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha, 765021
Dcb Bank Limited ATM 765022 Rayagada Gunupur Gunupur (Nac + Og) Gunupur, District - Rayagada, State - Odisha, PIN - 765022 Ground Floor, New Sairam Complex, Balaram Nagar, College Roa…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 765022 Rayagada Gunupur Gunupur (Nac + Og) Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha 765022 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Sriram Nagar, Parlakhemundi Road, Beside Maa Mangala Temple, Rayagada…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 765022 Rayagada Gunupur Gunupur (Nac + Og) Main Road, Near Mangala Maa Temple, Idbi Bank Ltd, Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha, 765022
Indian Bank ATM 765022 Rayagada Gunupur Gunupur (Nac + Og) Gunupur, Main Road, Rayagada, Odisha, 765022
State Bank of India ATM 765022 Rayagada Gunupur Bhamini Bhamini Bhamini Irp Bn, Rayagada, Odisha, 765022
State Bank of India ATM 765022 Rayagada Gunupur Gunupur (Nac + Og) Gunupur Giit Gunupur, Rayagada, Odisha, 765022

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jhara village located?

Jhara is in Gunupur Tahasil of Rayagada district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Jhara village in?

Jhara village is in Rayagada district.

Which state is Jhara village in?

Jhara village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Jhara under?

Jhara comes under Gunupur Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jhara?

The Census village code of Jhara is 426720.

Which Gram Panchayat is Jhara under?

Jhara is listed under Penkam Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ramanguda.

What is the population of Jhara village?

The village record lists 981 people and 242 households for Jhara.

How many households are in Jhara village?

The village record lists 242 households for Jhara.

What is the male and female population of Jhara?

The record lists 507 male residents and 474 female residents for Jhara.

What is the sex ratio of Jhara village?

The sex ratio of Jhara is 934.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jhara village?

The reported geographical area of Jhara is 1,370.85 hectares.

What is the population density of Jhara village?

The approximate population density of Jhara is 71.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jhara?

The nearest town listed for Jhara is Gunupur, about 18 km away.

How far is Jhara from the district headquarters?

Jhara is about 70 km from Rayagada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jhara from the sub-district headquarters?

Jhara is about 8 km from Gunupur, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jhara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Jhara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Jhara?

For Jhara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Ragi and net sown area is 743.17 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Jhara?

The page shows 22 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jhara. These records include 10 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.