Jugudi - Kukudakhandi, Ganjam

Jugudi is a village situated in the Kukudakhandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Golanthara and around 35 km from Chatrapur. Sihala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jugudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jugudi is 412655. The village covers a total geographical area of 487 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Jugudi

According to the 2011 Census, Jugudi village had a total population of 2,712 people, including 1,346 males and 1,366 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.82%, with male literacy at 62.73% and female literacy at 35.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,781, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jugudi

Jugudi 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 Jugudi

Jugudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Jugudi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jugudi is about 35 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 Jugudi

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

Health Facilities in Jugudi

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

FAQs about Jugudi