Jayantipur - Patrapur, Ganjam

Jayantipur is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Jarada and around 65 km from Chatrapur. Jayantipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayantipur is 413293. The village covers a total geographical area of 698 hectares and falls under the 761006 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Jayantipur

As per Census 2011, Jayantipur village has a total population of 3,940 people, consisting of 1,910 males and 2,030 females. The village has 949 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 439 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,433 literate and 1,507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jayantipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9401,9102,030
Child Population (0–6 yrs)439250189
Scheduled Castes (SC)429184245
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population2,4331,2991,134
Illiterate Population1,507611896

Nearby Villages of Jayantipur

Jayantipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BoribadaSouth-West1.71 km
ChidipudiSouth-East1.93 km
KesaripadaSouth2.71 km
ChandibedaNorth-West2.73 km
BarangaSouth-West2.93 km
BirlangiNorth-East2.97 km
Brahman NuagamSouth-East3.02 km
BhejipadarSouth-West3.17 km
GoimundiNorth-West3.20 km
PaitharikeerthipuramNorth3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jayantipur

Jayantipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Jayantipur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jayantipur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jayantipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jayantipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jayantipur

Where is Jayantipur located?

Jayantipur village is located in Patrapur Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jayantipur?

Jayantipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jayantipur?

The pincode of Jayantipur is 761006.

What is the population of Jayantipur?

Jayantipur has a total population of 3,940, including 1,910 males and 2,030 females.

How many households are there in Jayantipur?

There are 949 households in Jayantipur.

What is the literacy rate in Jayantipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jayantipur is 61.75%. Male literacy is 68.01% and female literacy is 55.86%.