Joragadia - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Joragadia is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Naikanidihi and around 63 km from Bhadrak. Andola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joragadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joragadia is 395047. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 756164 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Joragadia

According to the 2011 Census, Joragadia village had a total population of 772 people, including 379 males and 393 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.77%, with male literacy at 89.91% and female literacy at 67.71%.

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

Nearby Villages of Joragadia

Joragadia 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 Joragadia

Joragadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Joragadia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Joragadia is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joragadia

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

Health Facilities in Joragadia

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

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