Jhinkipadar - Chikiti, Ganjam

Jhinkipadar is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Golanthara and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Gobindanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhinkipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinkipadar is 412680. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jhinkipadar

As per Census 2011, Jhinkipadar village has a total population of 258 people, consisting of 142 males and 116 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 70 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhinkipadar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhinkipadar

Jhinkipadar 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 Jhinkipadar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jhinkipadar. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Jhinkipadar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jhinkipadar is about 40 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 Jhinkipadar

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

Health Facilities in Jhinkipadar

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

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