Jillunda - Patrapur, Ganjam

Jillunda is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 51 km from Jarada and around 81 km from Chatrapur. Badapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jillunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jillunda is 413276. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 761005 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Jillunda 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 Jillunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jillunda village had a total population of 716 people, including 316 males and 400 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,266 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.69%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 59.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Jillunda

Jillunda 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 Jillunda

Jillunda 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Jillunda is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jillunda is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jillunda

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

Health Facilities in Jillunda

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

FAQs about Jillunda