Jhadagram - Kaniha, Angul

Jhadagram is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Samal Barrage and around 50 km from Anugul . Parabil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhadagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadagram is 403869. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jhadagram

As per Census 2011, Jhadagram village has a total population of 288 people, consisting of 157 males and 131 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 834 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 169 literate and 119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadagram

Jhadagram 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 Jhadagram

Jhadagram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Jhadagram is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Jhadagram is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhadagram

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

Health Facilities in Jhadagram

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

FAQs about Jhadagram