Jenapada - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Jenapada is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Sainkul and around 94 km from Kendujhar. Alati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jenapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jenapada is 387305. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 758021 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Jenapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghasipura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jenapada

According to the 2011 Census, Jenapada village had a total population of 474 people, including 227 males and 247 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.07%, with male literacy at 88.68% and female literacy at 79.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Jenapada

Jenapada 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 Jenapada

Jenapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Jenapada is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jenapada is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jenapada

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

Health Facilities in Jenapada

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

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