Jeeragam - Kotpad, Koraput

Jeeragam is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 72 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Murthahandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jeeragam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeeragam is 428177. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jeeragam

According to the 2011 Census, Jeeragam village had a total population of 405 people, including 207 males and 198 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.53%, with male literacy at 26.90% and female literacy at 24.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Jeeragam

Jeeragam 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 Jeeragam

Public transport in the Jeeragam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotapar Road, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Jeeragam is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Jeeragam is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jeeragam

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

Health Facilities in Jeeragam

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

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