Jodipai - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Jodipai is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chanabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jodipai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jodipai is 428488. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Jodipai

According to the 2011 Census, Jodipai village had a total population of 458 people, including 219 males and 239 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.95%, with male literacy at 59.54% and female literacy at 37.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 451.

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

Nearby Villages of Jodipai

Jodipai 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 Jodipai

Jodipai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Jodipai is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Jodipai is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jodipai

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

Health Facilities in Jodipai

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

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