Jahada - Dharakote, Ganjam

Jahada is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharakote and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jahada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahada is 411301. The village covers a total geographical area of 458 hectares and falls under the 761107 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jahada

According to the 2011 Census, Jahada village had a total population of 4,157 people, including 2,009 males and 2,148 females, living in 926 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.74%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 62.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahada

Jahada 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 Jahada

Jahada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Jahada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jahada is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahada

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

Health Facilities in Jahada

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

FAQs about Jahada