Jugadiha - Baliapal, Balasore

Jugadiha is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Baliapal and around 80 km from Baleshwar. Dagara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jugadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jugadiha is 392111. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 756083 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Jugadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Jugadiha village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 605 males and 590 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.68%, with male literacy at 93.31% and female literacy at 76.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Jugadiha

Jugadiha 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 Jugadiha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jugadiha. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Jugadiha is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Jugadiha is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jugadiha

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

Health Facilities in Jugadiha

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

FAQs about Jugadiha