Jodamba - Mohana, Gajapati

Jodamba is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Dhadiamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodamba is 413927. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Jodamba

According to the 2011 Census, Jodamba village had a total population of 402 people, including 202 males and 200 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.82%, with male literacy at 76.44% and female literacy at 49.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodamba

Jodamba 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 Jodamba

Jodamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Jodamba is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jodamba is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodamba

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

Health Facilities in Jodamba

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

FAQs about Jodamba