Jhagadi - Nuagad, Gajapati

Jhagadi is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Serango and around 52 km from Paralakhemundi. K.jhalrasing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhagadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhagadi is 414300. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Jhagadi 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 Jhagadi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhagadi village had a total population of 165 people, including 78 males and 87 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.23%, with male literacy at 85.94% and female literacy at 45.21%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhagadi

Jhagadi 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 Jhagadi

Jhagadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Jhagadi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jhagadi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhagadi

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

Health Facilities in Jhagadi

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

FAQs about Jhagadi