Jirad - Athmallik, Angul

Jirad is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Athmallik and around 87 km from Anugul . Purunmantri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirad is 404837. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jirad

As per Census 2011, Jirad village has a total population of 361 people, consisting of 181 males and 180 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 239 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jirad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jirad

Jirad 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 Jirad

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jirad. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Jirad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Jirad is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jirad

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

Health Facilities in Jirad

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

FAQs about Jirad