Jayapanga - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Jayapanga is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Hatura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jayapanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayapanga is 403046. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Jayapanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jayapanga village had a total population of 297 people, including 142 males and 155 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 72.39% and female literacy at 61.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Jayapanga

Jayapanga 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 Jayapanga

Jayapanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Jayapanga is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Jayapanga is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jayapanga

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

Health Facilities in Jayapanga

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

FAQs about Jayapanga