Jagannathprasad - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Jagannathprasad is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Balipokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathprasad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathprasad is 394585. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jagannathprasad

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathprasad village had a total population of 1,989 people, including 1,033 males and 956 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.84%, with male literacy at 89.22% and female literacy at 82.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 917, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannathprasad

Jagannathprasad 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 Jagannathprasad

Jagannathprasad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Jagannathprasad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Jagannathprasad is about 28 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 Jagannathprasad

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

Health Facilities in Jagannathprasad

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

FAQs about Jagannathprasad