Jeerango - Rayagada, Gajapati

Jeerango is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jeerango village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeerango is 414776. The village covers a total geographical area of 1165 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jeerango 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 Jeerango

According to the 2011 Census, Jeerango village had a total population of 1,963 people, including 972 males and 991 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 71.97% and female literacy at 53.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 605.

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

Nearby Villages of Jeerango

Jeerango 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 Jeerango

Jeerango is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Jeerango is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jeerango is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jeerango

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

Health Facilities in Jeerango

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

FAQs about Jeerango