Jitapali - Sohela, Bargarh

Jitapali is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Jhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jitapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jitapali is 380295. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 768034 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jitapali

As per Census 2011, Jitapali village has a total population of 553 people, consisting of 296 males and 257 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 326 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jitapali

Jitapali 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 Jitapali

Jitapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Jitapali is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Jitapali is about 40 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 Jitapali

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

Health Facilities in Jitapali

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

FAQs about Jitapali