Jhirijhira - Rayagada, Gajapati

Jhirijhira is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhirijhira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirijhira is 414787. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jhirijhira 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 Jhirijhira

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirijhira village had a total population of 150 people, including 76 males and 74 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.77%, with male literacy at 35.38% and female literacy at 10.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirijhira

Jhirijhira 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 Jhirijhira

Jhirijhira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Jhirijhira is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Jhirijhira is about 39 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 Jhirijhira

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

Health Facilities in Jhirijhira

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

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