Jiranga

Jiranga is a village located in Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Rayagada (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Jeerango is the gram panchayat of Jiranga village.

Here you can discover what makes Jiranga unique in its vibrant Rayagada-Gajapati region. You’ll see Jiranga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jiranga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jiranga is 414776. The village spans a total geographical area of 1165 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761212. Rayagada is nearest town to Jiranga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jiranga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jiranga

Population of Jiranga

According to the 2011 Census, Jiranga has a total population of about 1,963, with approximately 972 males and 991 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 259 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 115 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 605. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.51%, with male literacy at about 62.86% and female literacy near 46.32%. There are around 466 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jiranga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jiranga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jiranga. As per the 2011 stats, Jiranga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jiranga

Knowing the nearby villages of Jiranga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jiranga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jiranga