Jenapada - Rayagada, Gajapati

Jenapada is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ramagiri and around 45 km from Paralakhemundi. Putara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jenapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jenapada is 415061. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Jenapada 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 Jenapada

According to the 2011 Census, Jenapada village had a total population of 259 people, including 115 males and 144 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,252 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.27%, with male literacy at 53.61% and female literacy at 18.10%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Jenapada

Jenapada 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 Jenapada

Jenapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Jenapada is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jenapada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jenapada

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

Health Facilities in Jenapada

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

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