Jamagarada - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Jamagarada is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Gandadhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamagarada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamagarada is 410513. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jamagarada

As per Census 2011, Jamagarada village has a total population of 802 people, consisting of 415 males and 387 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 689 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamagarada

Jamagarada 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 Jamagarada

Jamagarada 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 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Jamagarada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jamagarada is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamagarada

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

Health Facilities in Jamagarada

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

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