Jandapasi - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Jandapasi is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandia and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Deogan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jandapasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jandapasi is 402762. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jandapasi 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 Jandapasi

According to the 2011 Census, Jandapasi village had a total population of 437 people, including 212 males and 225 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.31%, with male literacy at 72.92% and female literacy at 52.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population437212225
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472027
Scheduled Castes (SC)582533
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1889098
Literate Population243140103
Illiterate Population19472122

Nearby Villages of Jandapasi

Jandapasi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BiswanathapurEast1.48 km
JhilliNorth-East2.02 km
DeoganSouth2.17 km
AruhanNorth2.72 km
ChiruleiNorth-West3.15 km
ChandrasekharpurWest3.31 km
MahulkhaliSouth3.64 km
ArnapurNorth-East3.71 km
BidharpurEast3.82 km
NeulpoiWest4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jandapasi

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

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Jandapasi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jandapasi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jandapasi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jandapasi

Where is Jandapasi located?

Jandapasi village is located in Gandia Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jandapasi?

The Gram Panchayat of Jandapasi is Deogan.

What is the pincode of Jandapasi?

The pincode of Jandapasi is 759016.

What is the population of Jandapasi?

Jandapasi had a total population of 437, including 212 males and 225 females.

How many households are there in Jandapasi?

Jandapasi had 108 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jandapasi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jandapasi was 62.31%. Male literacy was 72.92% and female literacy was 52.02%.