Jayanta - Gumma, Gajapati

Jayanta is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Serango and around 27 km from Paralakhemundi. Kujasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jayanta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayanta is 414474. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Jayanta

As per Census 2011, Jayanta village has a total population of 56 people, consisting of 29 males and 27 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 29 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jayanta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jayanta

Jayanta 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 Jayanta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jayanta. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Jayanta is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jayanta is about 27 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 Jayanta

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

Health Facilities in Jayanta

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

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