Jamaguda - Nuagad, Gajapati

Jamaguda is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from R.udaygiri and around 104 km from Paralakhemundi. Kirama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamaguda is 413970. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jamaguda 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 Jamaguda

As per Census 2011, Jamaguda village has a total population of 176 people, consisting of 90 males and 86 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 45 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamaguda

Jamaguda 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 Jamaguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jamaguda. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Jamaguda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jamaguda is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamaguda

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

Health Facilities in Jamaguda

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

FAQs about Jamaguda