Jhadankuli - Kanisi, Ganjam

Jhadankuli is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Brahmapur Sadar and around 30 km from Chatrapur. Satrakutani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhadankuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadankuli is 412590. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 761001 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jhadankuli

According to the 2011 Census, Jhadankuli village had a total population of 1,271 people, including 630 males and 641 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.07%, with male literacy at 85.74% and female literacy at 64.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadankuli

Jhadankuli 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 Jhadankuli

Jhadankuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Jhadankuli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jhadankuli is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhadankuli

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

Health Facilities in Jhadankuli

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

FAQs about Jhadankuli