Jaganathapalli - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Jaganathapalli is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Purusottampur and around 30 km from Chatrapur. Raipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaganathapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaganathapalli is 412243. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 761003 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jaganathapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Jaganathapalli village had a total population of 796 people, including 393 males and 403 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.50%, with male literacy at 71.47% and female literacy at 46.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaganathapalli

Jaganathapalli 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 Jaganathapalli

Jaganathapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Jaganathapalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jaganathapalli 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 Jaganathapalli

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

Health Facilities in Jaganathapalli

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

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