Agapal - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Agapal is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Agapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agapal is 397191. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Agapal

According to the 2011 Census, Agapal village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 658 males and 617 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.44%, with male literacy at 95.88% and female literacy at 86.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Agapal

Agapal 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 Agapal

Public transport in the Agapal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Agapal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Agapal is about 34 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 Agapal

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

Health Facilities in Agapal

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

FAQs about Agapal