Jagannathapur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Jagannathapur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Sanabada-gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathapur is 396002. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Rajanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jagannathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathapur village had a total population of 583 people, including 262 males and 321 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,225 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 93.12% and female literacy at 79.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Jagannathapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Jagannathapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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