Jatan-Nagar - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Jatan-Nagar is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kankadpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatan-Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatan-Nagar is 403275. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Jatan-Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jatan-Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Jatan-Nagar village had a total population of 329 people, including 167 males and 162 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.25%, with male literacy at 70.63% and female literacy at 55.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatan-Nagar

Jatan-Nagar 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 Jatan-Nagar

Jatan-Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Jatan-Nagar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Jatan-Nagar is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jatan-Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Jatan-Nagar

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

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