Jashor - Derabish, Kendrapara

Jashor is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Balia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jashor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jashor is 396645. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 754289 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jashor

As per Census 2011, Jashor village has a total population of 223 people, consisting of 110 males and 113 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 183 literate and 40 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jashor are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jashor

Jashor 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 Jashor

Jashor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Jashor is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Jashor is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jashor

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

Health Facilities in Jashor

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

FAQs about Jashor