Jagua - Titlagarh, Balangir

Jagua is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Jagua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagua is 421535. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 767066 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jagua

As per Census 2011, Jagua village has a total population of 1,388 people, consisting of 701 males and 687 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 950 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 344 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagua

Jagua 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 Jagua

Jagua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Jagua is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Jagua is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagua

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

Health Facilities in Jagua

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

FAQs about Jagua