Jodipathara - Mohana, Gajapati

Jodipathara is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodipathara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodipathara is 413887. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Jodipathara 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 Jodipathara

As per Census 2011, Jodipathara village has a total population of 266 people, consisting of 123 males and 143 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 90 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodipathara

Jodipathara 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 Jodipathara

Jodipathara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Jodipathara is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jodipathara is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodipathara

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

Health Facilities in Jodipathara

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

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