Jarigidua - Nuagad, Gajapati

Jarigidua is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from R.udaygiri and around 105 km from Paralakhemundi. Kirama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarigidua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarigidua is 413960. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 102 km away.

Jarigidua 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 Jarigidua

According to the 2011 Census, Jarigidua village had a total population of 164 people, including 78 males and 86 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.77%, with male literacy at 20.29% and female literacy at 7.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarigidua

Jarigidua 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 Jarigidua

Jarigidua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Jarigidua is about 102 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jarigidua is about 105 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 Jarigidua

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

Health Facilities in Jarigidua

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

FAQs about Jarigidua