Jatra

Jatra is a village located in Nayakote tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Nayakote (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Jatra village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jatra unique in its vibrant Nayakote-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Jatra’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 Jatra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jatra is 386274. The village spans a total geographical area of 1161 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758018. Kendujhar is nearest town to Jatra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jatra 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 Telkoi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jatra

Population of Jatra

According to the 2011 Census, Jatra has a total population of about 1,187, with approximately 546 males and 641 females. The sex ratio is around 1173 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 260 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 164 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 895. The overall literacy rate is approximately 25.02%, with male literacy at about 37.00% and female literacy near 14.82%. There are around 245 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jatra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jatra

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

Nearby Villages of Jatra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jatra