Firojbad - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Firojbad is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Panikoili and around 41 km from Jajapur . Tandara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Firojbad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Firojbad is 400863. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 755043 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Firojbad 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 Firojbad

According to the 2011 Census, Firojbad village had a total population of 63 people, including 34 males and 29 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.81%, with male literacy at 78.57% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Firojbad

Firojbad 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 Firojbad

Firojbad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jajpur Keonjhar Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Firojbad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Firojbad is about 41 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 Firojbad

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

Health Facilities in Firojbad

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

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