Jagannadhapuram - Poduru, West Godavari

Jagannadhapuram is a village situated in the Poduru mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poduru and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Jagannathapuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Jagannadhapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannadhapuram is 588699. The village covers a total geographical area of 478 hectares and falls under the 534122 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Jagannadhapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Achanta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Narsapuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jagannadhapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannadhapuram village had a total population of 2,302 people, including 1,149 males and 1,153 females, living in 616 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.21%, with male literacy at 75.54% and female literacy at 68.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannadhapuram

Jagannadhapuram 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 Jagannadhapuram

Jagannadhapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Jagannadhapuram is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Jagannadhapuram is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagannadhapuram

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

Health Facilities in Jagannadhapuram

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

FAQs about Jagannadhapuram