Jakarapalli - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Jakarapalli is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kotinada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakarapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakarapalli is 412759. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 761054 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jakarapalli 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 Jakarapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Jakarapalli village had a total population of 619 people, including 317 males and 302 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.61%, with male literacy at 90.88% and female literacy at 76.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakarapalli

Jakarapalli 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 Jakarapalli

Jakarapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Jakarapalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jakarapalli is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakarapalli

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

Health Facilities in Jakarapalli

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

FAQs about Jakarapalli