Jodabandha - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Jodabandha 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 119 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kadua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodabandha is 410471. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Jodabandha 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 Jodabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Jodabandha village had a total population of 644 people, including 323 males and 321 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.68%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 81.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodabandha

Jodabandha 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 Jodabandha

Jodabandha 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 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Jodabandha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jodabandha is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodabandha

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

Health Facilities in Jodabandha

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

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