Jajpur

Jajpur is a village located in Puruna Katak tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Puruna Katak (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Purunakatak is the gram panchayat of Jajpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Jajpur unique in its vibrant Puruna Katak-Baudh region. You’ll see Jajpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jajpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jajpur is 418611. The village spans a total geographical area of 259 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762013. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Jajpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jajpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jajpur

Population of Jajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jajpur has a total population of about 539, with approximately 266 males and 273 females. The sex ratio is around 1026 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 61 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 184. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.20%, with male literacy at about 78.95% and female literacy near 59.71%. There are around 163 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jajpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jajpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jajpur. As per the 2011 stats, Jajpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jajpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Jajpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jajpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jajpur