Jhadasahi - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Jhadasahi is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kadua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhadasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadasahi is 410468. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Jhadasahi 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 Jhadasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhadasahi village had a total population of 612 people, including 292 males and 320 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.72%, with male literacy at 84.50% and female literacy at 79.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadasahi

Jhadasahi 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 Jhadasahi

Jhadasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Jhadasahi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jhadasahi is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhadasahi

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

Health Facilities in Jhadasahi

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

FAQs about Jhadasahi