Jamapada

Jamapada is a village located in Patkura tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Patkura (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Jamapada village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jamapada unique in its vibrant Patkura-Kendrapara region. You’ll see Jamapada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jamapada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamapada is 396724. The village spans a total geographical area of 160 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754244. Kendrapara is nearest town to Jamapada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jamapada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Patkura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jamapada

Population of Jamapada

According to the 2011 Census, Jamapada has a total population of about 2,403, with approximately 1,255 males and 1,148 females. The sex ratio is around 914 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 210 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 612 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.44%, with male literacy at about 84.54% and female literacy near 69.69%. There are around 585 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamapada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamapada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jamapada. As per the 2011 stats, Jamapada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jamapada

Knowing the nearby villages of Jamapada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jamapada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamapada