Jaganathapur - Nilagiri, Balasore

Jaganathapur is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Nilagiri and around 23 km from Baleshwar. Jadida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaganathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaganathapur is 393165. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 756040 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jaganathapur

As per Census 2011, Jaganathapur village has a total population of 394 people, consisting of 201 males and 193 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaganathapur

Jaganathapur 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 Jaganathapur

Jaganathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khantapara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Jaganathapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Jaganathapur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaganathapur

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

Health Facilities in Jaganathapur

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

FAQs about Jaganathapur