Jeak - Buguda, Ganjam

Jeak is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Karachuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jeak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeak is 410365. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Jeak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Polasara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jeak

According to the 2011 Census, Jeak village had a total population of 1,331 people, including 630 males and 701 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 60.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Jeak

Jeak 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 Jeak

Jeak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Jeak is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jeak is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jeak

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

Health Facilities in Jeak

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

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