Jalopoka - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Jalopoka is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Patkura and around 20 km from Kendrapara . Jalapoka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalopoka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalopoka is 396702. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 754223 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jalopoka 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 Jalopoka

According to the 2011 Census, Jalopoka village had a total population of 1,859 people, including 946 males and 913 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.80%, with male literacy at 92.33% and female literacy at 81.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalopoka

Jalopoka 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 Jalopoka

Jalopoka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Jalopoka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Jalopoka is about 20 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 Jalopoka

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

Health Facilities in Jalopoka

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

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