Jhadapada - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Jhadapada is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Ramagiri and around 59 km from Paralakhemundi. Parisala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhadapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadapada is 414992. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Jhadapada 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 Jhadapada

As per Census 2011, Jhadapada village has a total population of 371 people, consisting of 194 males and 177 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 132 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadapada

Jhadapada 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 Jhadapada

Jhadapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Jhadapada is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jhadapada is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhadapada

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

Health Facilities in Jhadapada

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

FAQs about Jhadapada