Jakara - Polasara, Ganjam

Jakara is a village situated in the Polasara tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 74 km from Kabisuryanagar and around 74 km from Chatrapur. Jakar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakara is 411388. The village covers a total geographical area of 609 hectares and falls under the 761105 pincode. Polasara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jakara

According to the 2011 Census, Jakara village had a total population of 3,032 people, including 1,408 males and 1,624 females, living in 659 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.00%, with male literacy at 78.42% and female literacy at 61.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakara

Jakara 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 Jakara

Jakara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Polasara to Jakara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jakara is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakara

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

Health Facilities in Jakara

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

FAQs about Jakara