Jugalkishorepur - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Jugalkishorepur is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Ghasipura and around 75 km from Kendujhar. Biragobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jugalkishorepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jugalkishorepur is 386883. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 758015 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jugalkishorepur 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 Jugalkishorepur

As per Census 2011, Jugalkishorepur village has a total population of 769 people, consisting of 394 males and 375 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 396 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 714 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population769394375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1527973
Scheduled Castes (SC)281711
Scheduled Tribes (ST)714364350
Literate Population396264132
Illiterate Population373130243

Nearby Villages of Jugalkishorepur

Jugalkishorepur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GohiraSouth-East1.70 km
OstapuraSouth2.13 km
BiragobindapurNorth-East2.16 km
IndupuraSouth-East2.64 km
PanchugochhiaSouth-West3.19 km
GopalpurSouth-West3.30 km
TalagaonEast3.48 km
MarsapalNorth3.51 km
BholanuagaonSouth3.65 km
KumuniaEast3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jugalkishorepur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jugalkishorepur. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Jugalkishorepur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jugalkishorepur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jugalkishorepur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jugalkishorepur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jugalkishorepur

Where is Jugalkishorepur located?

Jugalkishorepur village is located in Ghasipura Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jugalkishorepur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jugalkishorepur is Biragobindapur.

What is the pincode of Jugalkishorepur?

The pincode of Jugalkishorepur is 758015.

What is the population of Jugalkishorepur?

Jugalkishorepur has a total population of 769, including 394 males and 375 females.

How many households are there in Jugalkishorepur?

There are 149 households in Jugalkishorepur.

What is the literacy rate in Jugalkishorepur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jugalkishorepur is 51.50%. Male literacy is 67.01% and female literacy is 35.20%.