Jagannathapur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Jagannathapur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathapur is 423022. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Jagannathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathapur village had a total population of 2,018 people, including 1,089 males and 929 females, living in 730 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.84%, with male literacy at 75.96% and female literacy at 51.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 611.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannathapur

Jagannathapur 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 Jagannathapur

Jagannathapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jagannathapur is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Jagannathapur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagannathapur

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

Health Facilities in Jagannathapur

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

FAQs about Jagannathapur