Jayapur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Jayapur 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 . Brahmansahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jayapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayapur is 396024. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Jayapur 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 Jayapur

As per Census 2011, Jayapur village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 220 males and 226 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 340 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jayapur

Jayapur 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 Jayapur

Jayapur 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 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Jayapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Jayapur 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 Jayapur

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

Health Facilities in Jayapur

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

FAQs about Jayapur