Jokagadia - Nilagiri, Balasore

Jokagadia is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Nilagiri and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Shyamasundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jokagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jokagadia is 393215. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 756040 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Jokagadia 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 Jokagadia

According to the 2011 Census, Jokagadia village had a total population of 218 people, including 105 males and 113 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 73.12% and female literacy at 53.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Jokagadia

Jokagadia 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 Jokagadia

Jokagadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Jokagadia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Jokagadia is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jokagadia

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

Health Facilities in Jokagadia

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

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