Jaraput - Machh Kund, Koraput

Jaraput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Nandapur and around 56 km from Koraput. Banamaliput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaraput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaraput is 429812. The village covers a total geographical area of 397 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Jaraput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jaraput

As per Census 2011, Jaraput village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 208 males and 222 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 343 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaraput

Jaraput 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 Jaraput

Public transport in the Jaraput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Jaraput is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Jaraput is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaraput

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

Health Facilities in Jaraput

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

FAQs about Jaraput