Jakara - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Jakara is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Nuagaon and around 62 km from Chatrapur. Jakar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakara is 412954. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jakara

According to the 2011 Census, Jakara village had a total population of 2,428 people, including 1,234 males and 1,194 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.42%, with male literacy at 72.15% and female literacy at 50.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakara

Jakara 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 Jakara

Jakara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Jakara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jakara is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakara

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

Health Facilities in Jakara

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

FAQs about Jakara