Jayantigiri - Jeypore, Koraput

Jayantigiri is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Boriguma and around 39 km from Koraput. Jayantigiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayantigiri is 428275. The village covers a total geographical area of 1035 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jayantigiri

As per Census 2011, Jayantigiri village has a total population of 2,201 people, consisting of 1,065 males and 1,136 females. The village has 495 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 960 literate and 1,241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,018 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jayantigiri

Jayantigiri 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 Jayantigiri

Public transport in the Jayantigiri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Jayantigiri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Jayantigiri is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jayantigiri

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

Health Facilities in Jayantigiri

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

FAQs about Jayantigiri