Jhadabai - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Jhadabai is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Kabisuryanagar and around 42 km from Chatrapur. Jhadabai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhadabai is 411468. The village covers a total geographical area of 550 hectares and falls under the 761104 pincode. Kavisurjyanagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jhadabai

According to the 2011 Census, Jhadabai village had a total population of 2,442 people, including 1,177 males and 1,265 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.66%, with male literacy at 70.34% and female literacy at 45.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 735, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhadabai

Jhadabai 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 Jhadabai

Jhadabai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavisurjyanagar to Jhadabai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Jhadabai is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhadabai

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

Health Facilities in Jhadabai

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

FAQs about Jhadabai