Jarada - Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam

Jarada is a village situated in the Kabisuryanagar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kabisuryanagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jarada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarada is 411462. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 761104 pincode. Kavisurjyanagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jarada

According to the 2011 Census, Jarada village had a total population of 2,616 people, including 1,255 males and 1,361 females, living in 598 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.28%, with male literacy at 79.34% and female literacy at 56.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarada

Jarada 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 Jarada

Jarada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavisurjyanagar to Jarada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jarada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarada

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

Health Facilities in Jarada

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

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