Ashokjhar - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Ashokjhar is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Korai and around 37 km from Jajapur . Pataranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ashokjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ashokjhar is 400749. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 755022 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ashokjhar

According to the 2011 Census, Ashokjhar village had a total population of 719 people, including 361 males and 358 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.82%, with male literacy at 53.27% and female literacy at 34.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.

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

Nearby Villages of Ashokjhar

Ashokjhar 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 Ashokjhar

Ashokjhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sukinda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Ashokjhar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Ashokjhar is about 37 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 Ashokjhar

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

Health Facilities in Ashokjhar

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

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